NEIU
Associate Director of IT Business Operations
Chicago, Illinois · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
Project ManagementForecastingBudgetingProcurementERPHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- The Associate Director of IT Business Operations provides strategic leadership & oversight of University Technology Services (UTS) financial operations and project portfolio management.
- Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this position is responsible for aligning financial planning, budgeting, and project prioritization with institutional goals and ensuring effective stewardship of IT resources.
- The Associate Director supervises the Business Manager (Civil Service) & Project Manager (A&P), ensuring coordination between financial operations and project execution.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain project intake, prioritization, and governance processes aligned with institutional strategy.
- Partner with the Project Manager to ensure successful delivery of projects and continuous improvement of PMO practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, project management, IT operations, or related areas.
- Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional teams.
- Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and/or overseeing project portfolios.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., Banner, Workday).
- Experience establishing or managing project portfolio governance or PMO functions and Smartsheets.
- This position requires a background check.
- Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted
- however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.
- Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.
- Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
Compensation
- $94,382.00
Benefits
- University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits.
- These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS).
- Review and evaluate project business cases, including cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.
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