Executive Director- Enterprise Services

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Job Summary Executive Directors of Enterprise Services oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications and data systems.

They manage application portfolios, ensure data integrity and security, and align technology solutions with business needs to enhance operational efficiency and decision‑making.

Responsibilities Develop and implement strategies for managing enterprise applications, data systems, and IT infrastructure to support business operations.

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technology standards.

Oversee the administration and maintenance of enterprise applications, databases, and data warehouses to optimize performance and reliability.

Define data management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.

Evaluate and select enterprise applications, data tools, and cloud services to meet business needs and drive operational efficiency.

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service‑level agreements for enterprise applications and data management solutions.

Implement data analytics and reporting tools to provide insights, facilitate decision‑making, and drive business‑intelligence initiatives.

Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, industry standards, and internal policies in enterprise applications and data management practices.

Establish group/departmental/division goals, determine resources needed to meet those goals, assess performance, provide feedback, and make pay decisions.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Master’s Degree in a related discipline is preferred; advanced certification may be preferred or required for some profiles.

Required Experience Eight or more years of relevant experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience leading teams through technology modernization, upskilling and mentoring team members, and driving successful implementation aligned with organizational goals.

Previous experience preparing and executing strategic plans to address customer requirements.

Excellent communication skills with extensive experience delivering presentations and conducting meetings with high‑level executives and other stakeholders.

Experience leading and managing strategic IT initiatives and supporting compliance for the organization.

Prior experience dealing with data, applications, or systems in a regulatory environment (e.g., DoD, financial, healthcare).

Familiarity with compliance requirements and security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, DFARS, NIST).

Knowledge of development security best practices (DevSecOps).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Work closely with the Chief Information Officer to ensure that strategic IT initiatives and projects are successfully accomplished in alignment with the organization’s overarching goals and compliance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws governing equal opportunity in the workplace and education.

Other Information This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position is not required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).

This position will not travel.

This position requires security clearance.

Salary range

$196,118 - $295,746.

Location

Atlanta, GA.

Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

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