Director II, Enterprise Cloud Applications

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Director of Enterprise Cloud Applications to lead the Business Systems team and oversee a growing portfolio of cloud-based business applications, including CRM and facilities systems.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical direction, establishing development standards, guiding API and integration work, and ensuring stability, service excellence, and lifecycle management in a high-demand environment on-site in Manhattan, KS.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and ten years of relevant experience with relational databases, SQL, integrations, data extracts or reporting solutions.
• Knowledge of development, administration, and evaluations for cloud-based SaaS application systems.
• Experience developing APIs in cloud application environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and supervision for the Business Systems team.
• Establish development standards and best practices for cloud applications.
• Ensure system stability, service excellence, and lifecycle management for cloud portfolio.

Skills

Relational databases

SQL

System integrations

Data extraction

Reporting solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

APIs

Job description

About This Role

The Director of Enterprise Cloud Applications provides strategic leadership, technical guidance, and supervision for the Business Systems team. This team supports the university’s growing portfolio of SaaS and cloud-based business applications, including CRM, facilities, parking, and other administrative systems. This position serves as a hands‑on technical leader, establishing development and support standards, defining best practices, and providing technical direction for Business Systems staff. Working in a highly collaborative environment, this position provides leadership to ensure system stability, service excellence, effective application lifecycle management, and alignment of the cloud application portfolio with institutional priorities and objectives.

About Us

Kansas State University's Division of Information Technology is committed to providing excellent IT services to the K-State community in support of the teaching, learning, research, and service missions. We offer a wide range of information, technology, and communications services.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ten years of relevant experience working with relational databases and SQL, and supporting system integrations, data extracts, or reporting solution. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field degree desired
• Knowledge of development, administration, and evaluations for cloud-based (SaaS) application systems
• Experience developing API’s in cloud application environments
• Excellent logical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking ability
• Strong problem-solving capacity
• Attention to detail and results oriented
• Able to find root causes of problems and quickly determines efficient solutions
• Can anticipate risks and mitigate in the moment
• Comfortable under high-stress and exhibits poise and focus
• Ability to relate to diverse community of students, staff, and faculty
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, and ability to be innovative and creative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to read data models and flow diagrams.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: November 6, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$79,926 - $105,894