Senior Director, Enterprise Applications (Deputy to the AVP)
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States
Position Summary
The University of Virginia (UVA) seeks an experienced and highly capable leader to serve as Senior Director for Enterprise Applications, operating as Deputy to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) during a two-year period of institutional transformation. As the AVP assumes concurrent leadership responsibilities in support of the university’s OneUVA Workday transition, the Senior Director will provide day-to-day leadership and management across key areas of the Enterprise Applications portfolio. This role will ensure operational excellence, sustained strategic progress, and strong partnership with stakeholders across the university. Reporting to the AVP, the Senior Director will lead designated teams and serve as a senior representative of the portfolio in institutional forums, as delegated. This role will act as an integrator across stakeholders, systems, and priorities to ensure coordinated execution and will play a critical role in advancing the AVP’s strategic vision through strong relationship management and influence.
This is a two year limited term position with funding ending January 2028.
Responsibilities Leadership & People Management
Collaborate closely with the AVP to ensure technical leadership aligns with architectural vision and institutional frameworks
Directly manage assigned enterprise application teams and/or directors
Provide clear expectations, coaching, and accountability to ensure high performance
Maintain team stability, engagement, and effectiveness during enterprise transformation
Support recruitment, talent development, and succession planning
Operational Oversight
Oversee reliable and secure operation of enterprise Student, Document Imaging, and Admissions systems
Ensure performance of integrations, infrastructure platforms, and enterprise data environments
Provide oversight of student success platforms such as Stellic, focusing on integrations and data flow
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, and other ITS units to ensure coordinated service delivery
Manage escalations, major incidents, and complex operational issues
Monitor service levels, performance metrics, and overall risk posture
Strategic Initiative Execution
Sponsor and lead high-priority enterprise application initiatives
Ensure progress on ERP optimization, enterprise data warehouse efforts, and student systems enhancements
Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Provide executive-level analysis and decision support on priorities and trade-offs
Lead and support change management efforts tied to enterprise transformation
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as senior liaison to Enrollment, Institutional Reporting and Analytics, and academic partners
Represent ITS in advisory bodies and cross-functional governance forums
Drive alignment across distributed schools and units with differing priorities
Build and sustain strong relationships within a shared governance environment
Communicate proactively regarding system priorities, risks, and changes
Financial & Risk Stewardship
Support budget oversight, vendor management, and investment prioritization
Evaluate business cases, resource impacts, and implementation risks
Ensure alignment with data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience:
8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise applications, demonstrated success managing large, complex technical teams, significant experience with ERP systems (HR, Finance, and/or Student), integrations, reporting, and security, proven ability to lead through change while maintaining operational stability
Licensure/Certifications:
None required
Preferred Qualifications Education:
Advanced degree preferred
Experience:
Experience with Workday or comparable enterprise systems; experience in higher education or similarly complex, shared governance environments
Licensure/Certifications:
None
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary position. The employee will be required to sit for extended periods and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers. Occasional walking and light lifting may be required.
Position Type & Work Location This is a full‑time, benefited position. This is a two‑year appointment aligned with a period of institutional transformation. Work arrangement is hybrid, with an expectation of regular presence on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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This is a two year limited term position with funding ending January 2028.
Responsibilities Leadership & People Management
Collaborate closely with the AVP to ensure technical leadership aligns with architectural vision and institutional frameworks
Directly manage assigned enterprise application teams and/or directors
Provide clear expectations, coaching, and accountability to ensure high performance
Maintain team stability, engagement, and effectiveness during enterprise transformation
Support recruitment, talent development, and succession planning
Operational Oversight
Oversee reliable and secure operation of enterprise Student, Document Imaging, and Admissions systems
Ensure performance of integrations, infrastructure platforms, and enterprise data environments
Provide oversight of student success platforms such as Stellic, focusing on integrations and data flow
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, and other ITS units to ensure coordinated service delivery
Manage escalations, major incidents, and complex operational issues
Monitor service levels, performance metrics, and overall risk posture
Strategic Initiative Execution
Sponsor and lead high-priority enterprise application initiatives
Ensure progress on ERP optimization, enterprise data warehouse efforts, and student systems enhancements
Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Provide executive-level analysis and decision support on priorities and trade-offs
Lead and support change management efforts tied to enterprise transformation
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as senior liaison to Enrollment, Institutional Reporting and Analytics, and academic partners
Represent ITS in advisory bodies and cross-functional governance forums
Drive alignment across distributed schools and units with differing priorities
Build and sustain strong relationships within a shared governance environment
Communicate proactively regarding system priorities, risks, and changes
Financial & Risk Stewardship
Support budget oversight, vendor management, and investment prioritization
Evaluate business cases, resource impacts, and implementation risks
Ensure alignment with data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience:
8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise applications, demonstrated success managing large, complex technical teams, significant experience with ERP systems (HR, Finance, and/or Student), integrations, reporting, and security, proven ability to lead through change while maintaining operational stability
Licensure/Certifications:
None required
Preferred Qualifications Education:
Advanced degree preferred
Experience:
Experience with Workday or comparable enterprise systems; experience in higher education or similarly complex, shared governance environments
Licensure/Certifications:
None
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary position. The employee will be required to sit for extended periods and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers. Occasional walking and light lifting may be required.
Position Type & Work Location This is a full‑time, benefited position. This is a two‑year appointment aligned with a period of institutional transformation. Work arrangement is hybrid, with an expectation of regular presence on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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