IT Manager: Data & Systems Lead for University Services

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking a Manager of Information Technology for University Services to lead technical administration, system health, integrations, and vendor coordination across multiple departments.

The role partners with USIT, OIT, and campus units to drive operational efficiency, data analytics, and security compliance while supporting business continuity and technology projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional hands-on experience in information systems and IT operations, including project management and data analytics.
• Demonstrated excellence in planning and managing complex technology and systems implementation and integration projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills with the ability to influence multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical administrator for assigned departmental IT systems and applications.
• Provide escalation support with vendors, USIT partners, and OIT hardware support.
• Maintain on-premises and hosted IT services supporting departmental operations.
• Develop and document system architecture, data, and integrations.
• Lead or support technology implementations, including RFIs/RFPs and security reviews.
• Coordinate data reporting, dashboards, and integrations with USIT Data Analytics & Integration.

Skills

Project management

IT operations

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication skills

Security best practices

Customer service

Documentation

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Princeton University is seeking a Manager of Information Technology for University Services to lead technical administration, system health, integrations, and vendor coordination across multiple departments.

The role partners with USIT, OIT, and campus units to drive operational efficiency, data analytics, and security compliance while supporting business continuity and technology projects.