Assistant Vice President of Information Technology - Enterprise Application Systems

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer (AVP/CTO), the Assistant Vice President for Information Technology for Enterprise Applications provides executive leadership to the teams responsible for Enterprise Application Services (EAS) and Identity and Access Management (IAM). This position oversees strategies, operations, and budgets related to administrative applications, enterprise systems, and IAM, while fostering a culture of community, creativity, and accountability within these teams.The Assistant VP is instrumental in transitioning EAS from providing services tailored primarily to individual schools, colleges and departments to becoming a strategic leader in influencing how enterprise applications are implemented across the entire University. By promoting standards and practices that balance operational needs with sustainable technology solutions, the Assistant VP drives innovative and strategic use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and services.Key responsibilities include building partnerships with business area leaders whose operations rely on enterprise applications, participating in University forums, and developing a long-term vision for ERP and IAM initiatives. This includes championing project management and change management strategies to align technology with desired outcomes. The role also emphasizes active participation in professional organizations such as Educause, Internet2, and Alliance to remain informed of emerging IT trends in higher education, along with cultivating vendor relationships to maximize the value of enterprise application investments.As a member of the ITS senior leadership team, the Assistant VP contributes to the development and promotion of ITS goals and strategies, ensuring alignment with Syracuse University's mission and objectives. This position requires a strategic leader with demonstrated experience in higher education IT governance, application development, IAM, budget management, vendor relationship management, and organizational strategic planning.