Senior Director, Enterprise Applications (Deputy to the AVP)

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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