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Enterprise Systems Integration & Development Director

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Oct 27, 2026
Enterprise Systems Integration & Development Director Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10016189 Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Enterprise Systems Integration & Development Director Job Category: Limited Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: IT Director II (Inst) Job Duties: School/College/Division Description Employees at UWM in the Department of University IT Services work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply! The Enterprise Systems Integration and Development Director provides strategic leadership for the university's enterprise data ecosystem, systems integrations, and application data services. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CIO, this role develops and executes strategies that ensure institutional data is secure, accessible, integrated, and effectively leveraged to support teaching, learning, research, administration, and informed decision-making. The position oversees enterprise data architecture, data engineering, data warehousing, enterprise application development, and systems integration services. As a trusted advisor to university leadership, the Director advances data governance, analytics capabilities, and integration modernization while ensuring reliable information flow across the institution's technology landscape. The role leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for application development, integration, data engineering, and related technologies, driving alignment with university priorities, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices through effective leadership of managers and professional staff. Why Join Us? This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of enterprise data, application development, and systems integration at a comprehensive university committed to innovation, student success, and operational excellence. The Enterprise Systems Integration and Development Director will play a critical leadership role in advancing data-driven decision-making, modernizing institutional technologies, and enabling the university's strategic goals through effective stewardship of information and technology resources. Key Job Responsibilities: Direct and oversee enterprise data management, data engineering, systems integration, and enterprise application development services to ensure reliable and effective technology operations. Lead the planning, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data platforms, including data warehouses, data lakes, reporting environments, and analytical systems. Manage enterprise application integration services, data exchanges, and interoperability among institutional systems. Collaborate with campus stakeholders to identify requirements, prioritize initiatives, resolve service issues, and deliver technology solutions that support university operations and decision-making. Establish operational priorities, service delivery standards, project roadmaps, and resource allocation plans for data and systems integration functions. Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders, foster collaboration, and represent departmental priorities. Ensure compliance with university, UW System, State of Wisconsin, regulatory, security, privacy, audit, and business continuity requirements related to enterprise data and information systems. Administer vendor relationships, software licensing, contracts, and technology investments while ensuring effective stewardship of financial and technology resources. Ensure fiscal stewardship and effective resource allocation. Exercise full supervisory authority for professional staff and managers, including hiring, performance management, and workforce planning. Lead and develop teams through subordinate managers, promoting accountability, operational effectiveness, and a culture of service excellence, while building organizational capability through coaching, training, and professional development. Additional Information: This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates will be required to complete an I-9 form to verify eligibility to work in the U.S. This position offers a hybrid-flexible schedule, with a minimum expectation of one on-campus day per week during the initial training and onboarding period to support effective integration and collaboration. As the employee becomes fully established in the role, additional remote work options may be considered based on performance, operational needs, and team alignment. Required Qualifications Five or more years of experience managing complex IT or information systems projects to successful completion Eight or more years of experience leading, supervising, and developing professional staff Demonstrated experience directing the design, development, enhancement, and support of enterprise applications and integration solutions to meet evolving business and academic needs Demonstrated experience partnering with diverse stakeholders to deliver enterprise-level technology solutions Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or a related field by date of hire Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in university administration, business, information technology, or related leadership roles Proven ability to lead cross-organizational communities of practice, engaging executive leaders, functional stakeholders, and technical teams Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, best practices, and methodologies with the ability to align technology solutions with organizational strategy Experience working in higher education Target Salary Range $112,800 -$115,000 annually (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience) Applications Instructions Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and resume addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Applications missing any of the required documents listed prior to the application deadline will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume will not be reviewed. Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. Apply electronically by the application deadline date of November 22, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu. Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/IT-Director-II--Inst-_JR10016189-1. je-20ca252f39bf416b9b28eea193cb3f94