Director of IT Governance & Portfolio Management

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 5d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13402029

rDirector of IT Governance & Portfolio Management

rKansas State University

rAbout This Role

The Director of IT Governance will lead the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive IT governance framework that aligns technology investments with K-State\'s strategic objectives. Embedded in the Division of Information Technology, this role will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CIO and institutional leadership, and will emphasize cross-functional collaboration, transparency in decision-making, and institutional accountability.

This leader will also oversee the university\'s IT Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring that project portfolio management supports governance priorities, drives institutional efficiency, and delivers value across all major academic and administrative units.

This role is critical to our ongoing IT transformation initiative and will provide executive leadership with the strategic oversight needed to maximize technology value while effectively managing risks across the enterprise. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, academic units, and IT teams to ensure technology decisions support K-State\'s Next-Gen strategic plan.

About Us

Kansas State University\'s Division of Information Technology is committed to providing excellent IT services to the K-State community in support of the teaching, learning, research, and service missions. They offer a wide range of information technology and communications services. They provide leadership for developing and delivering computing and digital resources to K-State students, faculty and staff. The Division coordinates and manages central IT business services including Enterprise Systems, Portfolio & Project Governance, Infrastructure & Operations, Academic Applications, Information Security, and Academic IT and Research Support.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

**What You\'ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:**

Requires a bachelor\'s degree and five to 10 years of relevant

experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Business

Administration, Public Administration, or related field with an IT focus

Master\'s preferred

Minimum 7 years of progressive IT leadership experience with at

least 5 years in IT governance, IT portfolio management, or strategic planning roles

Higher education experience strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience in higher education IT environment,

preferably at a research-intensive institution

Experience leading large-scale IT transformation or governance

implementation initiatives

Technical and Professional Competencies

Proven ability to design and implement governance frameworks in

complex, matrixed environments

Deep understanding of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO

38500, etc.)

Experience with IT portfolio management and project governance

methodologies

Experience leading PMO teams and managing large, enterprise-level

projects

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP,

ITIL, Agile)

Leadership and Management Skills

Proven ability to work effectively with senior executives and

academic leaders

Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to

think strategically

Demonstrated success in building relationships and fostering trust

and collaboration across academic and administrative units

Experience managing cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations

with strong facilitation and consensus-building skills

Change management expertise with ability to drive cultural

transformation

Understanding of the unique value proposition and complexities of

higher education

Background in higher education administration or academic affairs

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and practices

Experience with vendor management and contract governance

Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in higher education

settings

Familiarity with research computing, data management, and academic

technology needs

Knowledge of emerging technologies and their governance implications

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:

Professional certifications in IT governance (CGEIT, COBIT, ITIL

Expert, etc.) preferred

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Letter of interest

Resume that includes education and employment history

Three references with contact information

Application Window

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