Executive Leader IT Infrastructure & Operations

University of Chicago

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 256,000 - 326,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

University of Chicago ITS seeks the Assistant Vice President for IT Infrastructure and Operations to provide executive leadership for the University’s technology foundations and services. You will oversee networks, storage, cloud infrastructure, data centers, service management, and end-user support for the University and University of Chicago Medicine.

You will lead ~120 staff and contractors, set strategic direction, manage risks, and ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective services while

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 12+ years in information technology with senior leadership responsibility.
Experience in enterprise infrastructure, operations, or architecture within complex institutions.
Strong governance, vendor management, and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multiyear infrastructure, cloud, and architecture roadmap aligned with priorities, service needs, risk, and financial capacity.
Lead modernization of hybrid infrastructure with automation, monitoring, and AI-enabled operations.
Direct service management, incident response, and change practices to ensure reliability and security.
Manage budgets, workforce planning, and investment prioritization for infrastructure and operations.
Oversee major vendor relationships and enterprise agreements with key providers.