Executive Director, IT Strategy & Operations

University of Miami; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department invites applications for an Executive Director, Information Technology. This full-time role is based in Miami with hybrid work options and leads strategic IT planning, governance, and operational delivery across the medical school and affiliated units.

Responsibilities include setting technology strategies, managing budgets, coordinating with faculty and administration, and directing major IT projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technology field; Masters preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in senior IT department management positions in higher education or healthcare preferred.
• Experience working with research faculty required.
• Experience supporting classroom technology and academic systems required.
• Project management experience required; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans to align IT with the university mission.
• Analyze service efficiency and financial productivity for improvements.
• Oversee IT budgets, human resources, and financial functions.
• Collaborate with leadership to outline tech requirements for capital expenditures.
• Lead enterprise IT projects to timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and asset protection.
• Provide planning and leadership for IT strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Communicate technology plans to the medical school community.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budget management

IT governance

Vendor management

Project management

Communication skills

Team development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or technology

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department invites applications for an Executive Director, Information Technology. This full-time role is based in Miami with hybrid work options and leads strategic IT planning, governance, and operational delivery across the medical school and affiliated units.

Responsibilities include setting technology strategies, managing budgets, coordinating with faculty and administration, and directing major IT projects.