Director of IT Optimization & Digital Transformation

The State University of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

SUNY System Administration in Albany, NY seeks a Director of Information Technology Optimization and Engagement to lead the OIT project management office and drive SUNY-wide digital transformation initiatives. You will align IT projects with SUNY's strategic goals and oversee governance, procurement, and performance reporting.

The role requires 8–10 years in large digital transformations and a Bachelor’s degree, with salary in the $160k–$190k range and a comprehensive SUNY benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–10 years of experience managing large-scale, complex digital initiatives.
• Experience leading government or large public sector teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project and portfolio management across the Office of Information Technology.
• Establish standards, templates, and reporting for project intake, planning, execution and closeout.
• Provide portfolio reporting to CIO and SUNY leadership to prioritize investments and manage risks.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Data-driven decisions

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUNY System Administration in Albany, NY seeks a Director of Information Technology Optimization and Engagement to lead the OIT project management office and drive SUNY-wide digital transformation initiatives. You will align IT projects with SUNY's strategic goals and oversee governance, procurement, and performance reporting.

The role requires 8–10 years in large digital transformations and a Bachelor’s degree, with salary in the $160k–$190k range and a comprehensive SUNY benefits package.