Executive Director, Business Systems & PMO

Job Posting Description

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP), with a primary focus on Workday;
• Research administration systems supporting the sponsored research enterprise
• The IT PMO, which oversees prioritization, delivery, and portfolio management for institution-wide technology initiatives.

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, governance, and lifecycle management of Workday and related enterprise business applications.
• Direct teams responsible for system support, configuration, integrations, security, enhancements, and optimization.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Payroll, and Supply Chain to ensure systems align with institutional, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Provide systems leadership for research administration, including pre- and post-award, grants management, compliance, and financial systems.
• Lead the implementation, integration, and optimization of research administration platforms.
• Advance AI integration, automation, self-service, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Lead the enterprise IT PMO, including portfolio governance, intake and prioritization, delivery methodology, resource planning, and reporting.
• Ensure effective delivery across clinical, administrative, research, business, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide portfolio reporting to senior leadership, including project status, risk, capacity, and financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, tools, and change management practices.

• Ensure systems and technology initiatives align with healthcare regulatory requirements and broader clinical and IT strategy.
• Partner across clinical informatics, EHR, infrastructure, and cybersecurity to ensure effective integration.
• Build trusted relationships across Finance, HR, Research, clinical operations, and Health Affairs, translating between technical teams and executive, physician, faculty, and administrative stakeholders.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships and represent business systems and PMO priorities in IT governance and capital planning.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and foster accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and vendor resources and establish KPIs for systems performance, project delivery, and team effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business management, or related field required; MBA or MHA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including significant ERP experience in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in a university-affiliated academic medical center or large integrated health system.
• Experience with Workday and familiarity with grants management/eRA platforms and ERP integrations.
• Proven experience establishing or leading an IT PMO, including portfolio governance and delivery methodology.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including HIPAA and HITECH.
• Change management expertise supporting large-scale system implementations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing significant technology budgets.
• Exceptional executive communication, relationship management, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Executive presence and ability to operate effectively with senior leadership while remaining hands-on when needed.

• Status: Full-Time
• Regular, Temporary, Per Diem: Regular
• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• Pay Range: $211473.60-$338364.00 Annual
• Job Posting Category: Information Systems, Information Technology
• Remote Eligibility: Part Remote/Hybrid