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Senior Director, Information Technology

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, CAN
Full-time
Senior · 10+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago
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Required Qualifications

  • Educatio n
  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, data science, business or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or similar) or related certifications, specializations preferred.
  • Advanced training in data governance, analytics, information architecture, and enterprise systems an asset.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience leading information systems, data management, analytics, information architecture, enterprise systems and minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Highly developed people management and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop and support a professional, service oriented and continuous improvement focused workplace culture.
  • Demonstrated experience with IT service delivery in a large, decentralized, research intensive, academic environment.
  • A thorough understanding of research computing needs and the operational realities of specialized instructional and laboratory environments.
  • Evidence of being a persuasive and dynamic leader with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, who is comfortable with networking, influencing and persuading at the highest level to achieve required outcomes.
  • Experience in planning for and overseeing interrelated, complex projects, and coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality results within deadlines.
  • Ability to form relationships and build trust with all levels of the Faculty and university community to serve Engineering’s strategic mission.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • High level of strategic thinking and visioning with the ability to craft and execute on a Faculty level information systems strategy that balances innovation, compliance and academic needs.
  • Excellent communication skills, relationship building, client service, negotiation, consultation, presentation, analytical, leadership and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the capacity to listen effectively and sensitively to a broad range of diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff and students.
  • High degree of political acuity and judgement; ability to work with senior leaders in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building.
  • Critical thinking and excellent analytical skills to enable immediate and appropriate assessment of complex issues of concern to stakeholders.
  • Diplomacy combined with excellent understanding of, and a commitment to the Faculty’s strategic mission, vision and values and their intersection with the broader university community.
  • Ability to thrive in a hectic, results-oriented environment and commitment to work with integrity, creativity, and perseverance to foster a consistent level of service excellence.
  • Equity Statement
  • The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
  • The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
  • Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

Experience

  • Equity Statement The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations. The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada. The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, data science, business or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or similar) or related certifications, specializations preferred.

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