Senior Director, Enterprise Applications (Deputy to the AVP)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a Senior Director for Enterprise Applications to lead critical university systems during a two-year transformation. This full-time role involves managing application teams, ensuring operational excellence, and engaging with stakeholders. The successful candidate will have significant experience in ERP systems and leadership, preferably with an advanced degree. The position is hybrid, requiring regular presence on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia, and offers benefits aligned with institutional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Experience in student systems with large, complex technical teams.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise application teams.
• Oversee operational excellence and service delivery.
• Drive enterprise application initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

ERP systems management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Department Overview

UVA Information Technology Services (ITS) does more than support the UVA community; it empowers and moves it forward. With every partnership and solution, ITS is shaping a culture and ecosystem where learning and discovery thrive.

The Enterprise Applications portfolio supports critical university systems across student, financial, and administrative domains, enabling core academic and operational functions. This team plays a central role in advancing UVA’s digital transformation, including major initiatives such as the OneUVA Workday transition.

Position Summary

UVA seeks an experienced and highly capable leader to serve as Senior Director for Enterprise Applications, operating as Deputy to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) during a two‑year period of institutional transformation.

As the AVP assumes concurrent leadership responsibilities in support of the university’s OneUVA Workday transition, the Senior Director will provide day‑to‑day leadership and management across key areas of the Enterprise Applications portfolio. This role will ensure operational excellence, sustained strategic progress, and strong partnership with stakeholders across the university.

Reporting to the AVP for Enterprise Applications, the Senior Director will lead designated teams and serve as a senior representative of the portfolio in institutional forums, as delegated. This role will act as an integrator across stakeholders, systems, and priorities, ensuring coordinated execution and advancing the AVP’s strategic vision through strong relationship management and influence.

Note: This is a two‑year limited‑term position with funding ending January 2028.

Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

• Collaborate closely with the AVP to ensure technical leadership aligns with architectural vision and institutional frameworks
• Directly manage assigned enterprise application teams and/or directors
• Provide clear expectations, coaching, and accountability to ensure high performance
• Maintain team stability, engagement, and effectiveness during enterprise transformation
• Support recruitment, talent development, and succession planning

Operational Oversight

• Oversee reliable and secure operation of enterprise Student, Document Imaging, and Admissions systems
• Ensure performance of integrations, infrastructure platforms, and enterprise data environments
• Provide oversight of student success platforms such as Stellic, focusing on integrations and data flow
• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, and other ITS units to ensure coordinated service delivery
• Manage escalations, major incidents, and complex operational issues
• Monitor service levels, performance metrics, and overall risk posture

Strategic Initiative Execution

• Sponsor and lead high‑priority enterprise application initiatives
• Ensure progress on ERP optimization, enterprise data warehouse efforts, and student systems enhancements
• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
• Provide executive‑level analysis and decision support on priorities and trade‑offs
• Lead and support change management efforts tied to enterprise transformation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as senior liaison to Enrollment, Institutional Reporting and Analytics, and academic partners
• Represent ITS in advisory bodies and cross‑functional governance forums
• Drive alignment across distributed schools and units with differing priorities
• Build and sustain strong relationships within a shared governance environment
• Communicate proactively regarding system priorities, risks, and changes

Financial & Risk Stewardship

• Support budget oversight, vendor management, and investment prioritization
• Evaluate business cases, resource impacts, and implementation risks
• Ensure alignment with data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Ten years

Licensure: None

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in student systems
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex technical teams
• Significant experience with ERP systems (HR, Finance, and/or Student), integrations, reporting, and security
• Proven ability to lead through change while maintaining operational stability
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex, shared governance environments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

In addition, respondents routinely use standard office equipment and occasionally move about inside (and outside) the office and position equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Position Type & Work Location

This is a full‑time, exempt‑level, benefited position. This is a two‑year appointment aligned with a period of institutional transformation. Work arrangement is hybrid (in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines), with an expectation of regular presence on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA.

Additional Requirements

Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.