What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Business Systems and Technology position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
, Campus Services and Stewardship (CSS) , provides strategic and operational leadership for CSS’ business systems and technology portfolio; leads business applications, solution architecture, systems integration, modernization, and technology investments in a complex enterprise environment; translates business and operational needs into integrated technology strategies, determining appropriate use of enterprise platforms, third-party solutions, integrations, and customization; oversees solutions from design and vendor selection through implementation, adoption, support, and continuous improvement; partners with IS&T, BDTO, vendors, and stakeholders to advocate for CSS priorities, improve efficiency, reduce risk, and advance MIT’s ERP transformation.
A full job description is available here: https://web.mit.edu/facilities/hr/DirectorCSS-BST.pdf
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, technology, computer science, or a related field; a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in business systems, enterprise applications, IT leadership, or technology management, in complex, cross-functional environments; experience defining and executing enterprise systems strategy and multi-year technology roadmaps, including large-scale implementations; experience managing a diverse portfolio of enterprise, commercial, and custom-developed business applications, including technology planning, prioritization, and lifecycle management; experience evaluating technology solutions, managing software vendors, negotiating technology contracts, and overseeing technology investments; ability to lead managers and influence senior stakeholders; understanding of enterprise applications, system integration, application lifecycle management, and IT service delivery; understanding of financial, operational, and administrative business processes and how technology enables organizational performance; communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions and communicate technical concepts; sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. PREFERRED : Master's degree; and experience supporting complex operational environments (e.g., facilities, capital programs, utilities, or other asset-intensive organizations).
Position has a hybrid schedule – at least 2 days on-site.
9/28/2026