Associate Director of IT Business Operations

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Job Summary:\

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.\

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The Associate Director supervises the Business Manager (Civil Service) &

Project Manager (A&P), ensuring coordination between financial

operations and project execution. This role exercises independent

judgment in financial strategy, portfolio governance, and operational

planning, and serves as a key advisor to UTS leadership on resource

allocation, project prioritization, and organizational effectiveness.\

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Job Description:\

Provide strategic leadership for IT financial planning, budgeting,

forecasting, and multi-year financial modeling.\

Oversee development and monitoring of departmental budgets, ensuring

alignment with institutional priorities and initiatives.\

Review financial analyses, projections, and reports to inform executive

decision-making.\

Advise the CIO and leadership on financial risks, trends, and investment

strategies.\

Ensure appropriate financial controls and compliance with university

policies and state regulations.\

Provide oversight of the IT project portfolio and Project Management

Office (PMO) function.\

Establish and maintain project intake, prioritization, and governance

processes aligned with institutional strategy.\

Review and evaluate project business cases, including cost-benefit and

return-on-investment analyses.\

Monitor portfolio performance, timelines, risks, and resource

utilization.\

Partner with the Project Manager to ensure successful delivery of

projects and continuous improvement of PMO practices.\

Align financial planning processes with project lifecycle activities and

resource allocation.\

Oversee coordination of budget development with project planning and

execution timelines.\

Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project-related financials.\

Provide integrated reporting on financial performance and project

outcomes to leadership.\

Directly supervises the Business Manager (Civil Service financial

operations), Project Manager (Administrative & Professional project

execution and PMO).\

Establish performance expectations and provide coaching, mentorship, and

professional development.\

Foster collaboration between financial and project functions to ensure

operational effectiveness.\

Provide functional guidance and support during peak workload periods or

critical initiatives.\

Support development and execution of UTS strategic and operational

plans.\

Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, project

governance, and operational workflows.\

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for financial and

project operations.\

Prepare and present executive-level reports to senior leadership and

governance bodies.\

Provide oversight of major vendor relationships, contracts, and

financial commitments.\

Advise on procurement strategies and long-term vendor planning.\

Ensure alignment between vendor investments, financial planning, and

project priorities.\

Perform other duties as assigned.\

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Minimal Qualifications:\

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.

Demonstrated experience managing budgets and/or overseeing project

portfolios. Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional

teams. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.\

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Experience in higher education or public sector environments. Experience

with ERP and financial systems (e.g., Banner, Workday). Experience

establishing or managing project portfolio governance or PMO functions

and Smartsheets.\

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This position requires a background check.\

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Salary Range\

\$94,382.00?\

Benefits\

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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). Please visit ourEmployee

Benefitspage To Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits

packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation

days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.\

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Transcripts\

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official

transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates

selected for final interviews.\

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Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative