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Description for Job:   IRC24617
Executive Director, IT Delivery
VP Technology/Infrastructure
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Executive Director for Information Technology Delivery supports the digital transformation of Tulane University. The Executive Director leverages technology to enable, enhance, and transform business capabilities and services. This position is instrumental in the implementation of the portfolio roadmap and ongoing portfolio management activity, taking into consideration technical, financial and people resources for successful execution and delivery. 
The Executive Director is on the front line leading and facilitating the delivery of application development solutions. This position provides operational leadership and strategic focus for the execution, delivery, and enhancements of application software for the entire university. The Executive Director leads a cross functional team using a mix of traditional project management disciplines and Agile / Scrum-based practices. This position directs a team toward collaboration with other IT units, and provides input to technology modernization, cross-training, resource allocation, and strategic sourcing. 
The Executive Director drives the new generation technology stack and seeks to transfer industry best practices where relevant. This position works to ensure cross-functional coordination across different groups that share strategic technology goals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
• Team Management, Negotiation, and Communication skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrable conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrable risk management and mitigation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, activities and tasks under time constraints.
• Ability to interface with executives and stakeholders regarding issues of project scope and status.
• Ability to facilitate productive meetings and drive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, determine appropriate actions and complete projects with minimal direction.
Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of progressive responsibility in leading software development/implementation with demonstrated technical experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrable knowledge with working with Agile.
• Knowledge of tools to assist with scrum team planning (Jira, Rally/Central Agile, Version1, etc.).
• Prior experience as software analyst, developer, or tester.
• Experience in higher education
Compensation Information
This position is a exempt, salaried position assigned to pay grade 28PREM. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that
you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane
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Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
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This position will close on the date it is filled
 
Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which includes the requirement of a booster when eligible. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.
 
Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
 
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