Assistant Director

Arlington, TX, United States

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S05555P

Position Title

Department

Location

Location Arlington

Job Family

Job Family Information Technology

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Open to

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Benefits at UTA

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

In this role, the individual will lead the OIT Enterprise Architecture and Product Management department and the two practices for OIT . This unified approach provides comprehensive services to both OIT and the University, covering the definition, design, strategy, roadmap and delivery of enterprise system requirements. As the subject matter expert for Product Management Capability within OIT , they will promote these capabilities throughout UT Arlington’s various units. They will play a pivotal role in fostering integration and building relationships among team members, stakeholders, customers, executives, and others involved in the product life cycle. Their efforts will be instrumental in fulfilling the organization’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product Management:

Direct UTA’s product management practice to support the University’s mission.

Lead product strategy, planning, and life cycle management efforts.

Application Lifecycle Management: Oversee tools and processes that implement, document, and support the lifecycle of applications managed by OIT .

Oversee the on-boarding and off-boarding of applications in the portfolio.

Consulting Services: Oversee product lifecycle management consulting services to OIT .

Provide consultative services to other teams and departments on university standards and practices associated with application life cycle.

Standards and Best Practices: Establish standards for documentation and management of application configurations, ensuring consistency with industry standards.

Establish standards for measuring and monitoring the effectiveness and rationalization of applications in the portfolio.

Product Roadmaps and Release Plans: Establish product roadmaps and release plans that satisfy requirements and achieve customer outcomes.

Lead UTA’s enterprise architecture practice to align IT systems with the University’s mission.

System Documentation: Manage tools and processes that document enterprise systems and their functional relationships, including application portfolio and CMDB .

Innovation and Roadmap Services: Supervise innovation and roadmap consulting services that meet the University’s requirements and achieve customer outcomes.

Compliance and Reporting: Collaborate with other departments on compliance and reporting requirements related to enterprise applications and information architecture.

Performance Measurement: Set standards for measuring and monitoring application performance, including usage, cost, effectiveness, and value, and conduct periodic reviews to update application roadmaps.

Talent and Operational Management: Oversee Interviewing, hiring, and managing of technical managers and staff.

Establish, measure, and report on team goals and standards.

Manage budgets and allocation of resources.

Plan, oversee, and collaborate on various projects.

Develop technical competencies of staff

Other: Oversee the ITIL Change and Problem business processes for OIT .

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems (or related field) plus four (4) years experience in related work experience, or a combination of eight (8) years of relevant education and experience.

4+ years of experience in a supervisory role

Experience managing projects with multiple resources and stakeholders

Experience working with Leadership at all levels including Senior Leadership at an organizational level

Experienced with data and architecture design and systems thinking

Demonstrated experience with fund-based accounting and budgeting

Demonstrated experience with vendor management and software contract negotiation

Demonstrated mastery team-building skills to inspire individual and team engagement, promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability, and foster a respectful and proactive work environment

Demonstrated experience in hiring, coaching, training, and leading a high caliber and diverse team of professionals who will provide functional and business expertise to the organization. Includes performance management, compensation planning, mentoring and skill needs assessment

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education Level

ITIL certified

TOGAF Certified

Relevant Azure, Google, or AWS Cloud certifications

Preferred Experience Level Experience as an Enterprise Architect in a large organization.

Familiarity with the software development lifecycle in enterprise settings.

Understanding of various architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF , Zachman).

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and data privacy regulations

Product Management: Ability to build product roadmaps and manage products for large organizations.

Experienced in implementing product management frameworks.

IT Service Management: Proficiency with ITSM and CMDB systems, especially ServiceNow.

Knowledge of cloud infrastructure vendors including Azure and AWS .

Enterprise Software Platforms: Experience using platforms like ServiceNow, SharePoint, Slate, PeopleSoft.

Skilled in negotiating contracts and evaluating vendors/contractors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Communication Skills:

Articulate in written and verbal communication.

Strong listening skills with an executive presence.

Values communication up, out, and down.

Organizational Abilities: Prioritizes, balances, and manages multiple efforts effectively.

Strong project and program management skills.

Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proficient in problem-solving and risk management. Conflict resolution expertise facilitating timely decisions.

Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong business relationships across the organization.

Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship abilities.

Leadership Qualities: Leads with confidence, positivity, patience, honesty, integrity, and commitment.

Empowers effective technical and non-technical teams.

Exhibits a high level of professionalism; adapts in dynamic environments.

Technical Knowledge: Excellent understanding of basic IT concepts and current IT trends.

Knowledge of and experience working with customer and industry-specific requirements.

Other Requirements Working Conditions

Use standard office equipment, personal computer, and Microsoft office. General office conditions. Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education attained? GED

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD or equivalent

* How many years of supervisory experience do you have? None/less than 2 years

3 to 4 years

4 to 5 years

6 or more years

* What certifications, if any, have you obtained? (Open Ended Question)

* How many years of experience in an Architecture role in a large organization? None/less than 2 years

3 to 4 years

4 to 5 years

6 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume or CV

Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

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