Strategic IT Leader for Academic Medicine

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement after initial period

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Senior Director and IT Strategic Partner for the College of Medicine. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership and develop comprehensive IT strategies to advance educational, research, and administrative capabilities. This role requires over 10 years of leadership experience in complex technology organizations, strong skills in cybersecurity, data governance, and the ability to advise on emerging technologies. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered after an initial period.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology organizations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy.
• Modernize research computing capabilities.
• Serve as the primary technology liaison between departments.
• Lead the development of data-sharing agreements and analytics platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Data Governance

Cloud Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Advanced degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

A leading educational institution in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Senior Director and IT Strategic Partner for the College of Medicine. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership and develop comprehensive IT strategies to advance educational, research, and administrative capabilities. This role requires over 10 years of leadership experience in complex technology organizations, strong skills in cybersecurity, data governance, and the ability to advise on emerging technologies. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered after an initial period.