Director of Information Technology

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is seeking a senior Technology Program Manager to oversee the ongoing management, evaluation, and modernization of university technology applications and business systems in an on-site Phoenix office.

You will evaluate proposed applications for compatibility with existing systems and data governance, lead lifecycle management, and coordinate with university departments, stakeholders, and external technology providers to align initiatives with institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, information systems, CS, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in IT, business systems analysis or related technology services.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience with enterprise applications, data integration, stakeholder coordination and cross-functional tech initiatives.
• Experience with technology cost analysis and data governance preferred.
• Must pass preemployment background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing management, evaluation and optimization of university technology applications and business systems.
• Evaluate proposed applications for compatibility with existing systems, data governance and enterprise integration strategies.
• Analyze application data and integration requirements, including compatibility with Microsoft Fabric and other platforms.
• Provide ongoing application lifecycle management including roadmaps, enhancements and modernization planning.
• Serve as liaison between university departments, application owners, stakeholders and service providers.
• Coordinate and prioritize approved development, enhancements and integration requests with GCE and partners.
• Support application-level data governance, data quality, integrity, accessibility and reporting requirements.
• Perform business and financial analysis of applications including licensing, utilization, total cost of ownership, ROI and cost optimization.
• Lead application steering activities to align decisions with institutional priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Business systems analysis

Enterprise data integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, business, or related discipline

Job description

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Oversee the ongoing management, evaluation, and optimization of university technology applications and associated business systems.

• Evaluate proposed applications for compatibility with existing systems, data governance requirements, and enterprise integration strategies prior to project approval.

• Analyze application data and integration requirements, including compatibility with Microsoft Fabric and other enterprise data platforms.

• Provide ongoing application lifecycle management, including functional roadmaps, system enhancements, utilization, and modernization planning.

• Serve as a primary liaison between university departments, application owners, stakeholders, and technology service providers.

• Coordinate and prioritize approved application development, enhancement, and integration requests with GCE and other technology service providers.

• Support application-level data governance, data quality, integrity, accessibility, and institutional reporting requirements.
• Perform business and financial analysis of applications, including licensing, utilization, total cost of ownership, return on investment, and cost optimization.

• Lead application steering activities in coordination with business owners and stakeholders to align ongoing decisions with institutional priorities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Enterprise application and database platforms

• Business intelligence, analytics, and reporting software

• Product management and business analysis platforms

• Financial analysis and technology management software

• Microsoft Office 365

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned technology personnel and student workers. Coordinate application management and service delivery activities with university departments and external technology providers.

Experience/ Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, business, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in IT, business systems analysis, application management, or related technology services.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership or management role.
• Experience with enterprise applications, data integration, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Experience with technology cost analysis, data governance, and product management preferred.
• Must pass preemployment background investigation.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: 6-7 hours a day
• Standing: 1-2 hours a day
• Walking: 1-2 hours a day
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Rarely
• Pushing: Rarely
• Bending: Rarely
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
• Driving: Occasionally
• Work Environment: Office building on site. Branches are primarily outside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.