The Director of Digital Transformation leads a team of digital transformation specialists who proactively and holistically facilitate the development and maintenance of the GW IT initiatives roadmap, stay abreast of the IT portfolio of projects, and provide expertise in change management for digital transformation. This position focuses on building relationships with the business and IT stakeholders to inform the IT initiatives roadmap process, communicating about the IT portfolio, and promoting... more details
Director of Digital Transformation and Planning
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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Digital Transformation leads a team of digital transformation specialists who proactively and holistically facilitate the development and maintenance of the GW IT initiatives roadmap, stay abreast of the IT portfolio of projects, and provide expertise in change management for digital transformation. This position focuses on building relationships with the business and IT stakeholders to inform the IT initiatives roadmap process, communicating about the IT portfolio, and promoting the value of change management throughout the organization.
Manage a team of digital transformation specialists to develop and mature the digital transformation practice into an internal consultancy for IT around change management, portfolio management, and roadmap planning
Research and understand the disruptive forces of higher education and the technology industry to inform the development of the IT roadmap
Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders to identify key drivers, targeted business outcomes, and future state capabilities that inform the development of the IT roadmap and the IT portfolio of projects
Collaborate with IT leadership on the development of technology plans for the enterprise, based on business requirements and the varying technology strategies for project-driven or product-driven delivery teams
Provide support needed to ensure execution on key initiatives on the IT roadmap, alignment of initiatives with the institution’s goals, and deliver transparent communication to campus stakeholders
Be a leader in change management to drive adoption of digital transformation initiatives with business and IT stakeholders
Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 6 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven ability to engage business and IT stakeholders, creating and building relationships.
General knowledge of information management practices including system development life cycle management, IT Service management, agile and lean methodologies, project and portfolio management.
Understanding of existing, new and emerging technologies, and the challenges and opportunities for higher education.
Experience in managing a team of professional IT, providing guidance and assessing progress through annual performance reviews.
Strong consulting skills with exceptional soft and interpersonal skills, targeted communication, collaboration, facilitation and negotiation.
Organizationally savvy, with situational and contextual intelligence of the political climate of the enterprise and how to navigate obstacles and politics.
Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Understanding of the different types of agile principles, methodologies and frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at the enterprise level.
Hiring Range
$123,094.34 - $200,028.30 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Ashburn, Virginia
College/School/Department:
GW IT
Family
Information Technology
Sub-Family
IT Business Analysis
Stream
Management
Level
Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:
S013132
Job Open Date:
06/21/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
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* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
No
Yes
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
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