Director of ERP

Kent State; England; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of ERP to lead a diverse team and oversee technology operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of IT experience, including 4 years in management. This role also requires strategic planning and familiarity with higher-education ERP systems. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary range of $98,273 to $104,000.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in IT, including 4 years in a management role.
• Experience managing enterprise technologies at a large institution.
• Familiarity with human resource management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a diverse team of professionals.
• Establish and execute strategic goals for departmental objectives.
• Drive development and implementation of technology support.

Skills

Leadership direction

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizing information and projects

Strategic analytical oversight

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Bachelor’s degree plus two years related experience

Tools

Higher-education ERP systems

Educational technology platforms

Networking principles

Project management tools

Job description

Job Title

Director of ERP

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary

$98,273 - $104,000

Basic Function

To provide leadership for a unit within the Digital Enterprise Solutions in the Division of Information Technology in a manner consistent with the university mission; to serve as an advocate for innovative and effective use of academic computing and related technology at Kent State University and Regional to the Associate Chief Information Officer or designated administrator.

Duties / Essential Functions

• Provide leadership to a diverse team of administrative professionals and support staff overseeing all departmental activities and personnel administration.
• Establish and execute strategic goals, objectives and initiatives to enhance the university’s reputation, attract and retain students and achieve departmental objectives.
• Drive the development and implementation of computing operations and technology support ensuring alignment with client needs and priorities.
• Stay abreast of instructional technology trends, conduct research and provide recommendations for enhancement.
• Represent the university on various departmental, divisional and university committees serving as an authority on enterprise information technology.
• Ensure compliance with human resource management practices including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action while fostering employee development.
• Provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff guiding their professional growth and performance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Position‑Specific Technical Areas

• Digital Enterprise Solutions: Oversight and management of tier‑1 enterprise systems data and services.
• Support Infrastructure and Research Technology: Oversight and management of network services infrastructure operations and support, telecommunications, voice networks and client services.
• Data Management & Analytics: Oversight and management of enterprise data flows, analytics and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree plus two years related experience, in addition to the experience listed below. Plus 10 years of experience in IT, including 4 years in a direct management role managing enterprise technologies at a large institution and/or infrastructure and operations and/or enterprise data management functions (depending on area of responsibility).

License / Certification

None.

Knowledge Of

• Higher‑education ERP systems, educational technology platforms and tools.
• Networking principles including security principles.
• Supervisor managerial and budgeting principles.
• Personal computer applications.
• Project management principles and strategic planning.

Skill In

• Leadership direction, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizing information and projects.
• Strategic analytical oversight.

Ability To

• Read and write technical documentation.
• Manage people and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Not applicable.

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

None.

Working Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.

Additional Information

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Security Check

Must pass a security check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Smoke‑Free Campus

State University is a Smoke‑Free Tobacco‑Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international.

Additional Notes

• Directly related experience / education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
• Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours and responsibilities.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

$98,273 - $104,000