Strayer University
Vice President - Information Technology
Strayer University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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Strayer University . Lead IT functions that support platform/applications engineering and Enterprise capabilities across SEI Business Units by ensuring agility, scalability, and automation, ensuring that enterprise applications remain resilient, adaptable, and aligned with business strategy. Responsibilities
Owns and establishes sub-function strategy Make decisions within the scope of this role that significantly impact business results and enterprise practices Align IT initiatives with company goals and OKRs Prepare and allocate budgets and track expenditures per plan Set performance and financial goals and attain them through team direction and management Assess, evaluate, and report on overall team and individual performance through a scorecard review process Ensure compliance with company policies and local, regional, and federal regulations Build and approve the department’s hiring plan Guide and support Directors and managers and develop team talent Strategic Architecture & Technology Agenda
Cloud-First, SaaS-Powered Architecture AI & Hyper-Automation-Enabled Development Event-Driven & Composable Enterprise Data-Driven Engineering & Observability Cybersecurity & Compliance by Design Developer Experience & Platform Engineering Oversee core enterprise infrastructure operations across SEI globally, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance Lead platform engineering to enable reusable, secure, and standardized platform capabilities across business units Own and drive the enterprise data infrastructure strategy, including data platforms, pipelines, and governance frameworks Manage identity and access management (IAM) capabilities for secure user access across systems Lead cloud infrastructure strategy across SEI, including public/hybrid cloud models and cost optimization Establish and scale DevSecOps practices, embedding security throughout the development and deployment lifecycle Define and enforce enterprise-wide technology standards for platforms, infrastructure, and operations Collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform modernization aligned with digital transformation goals Job Skills
Strategic & Leadership Capabilities
Vision for enterprise technology modernization Ability to align IT applications with business growth Experience leading large, distributed, and AI-enabled engineering teams Strong stakeholder management and communications with C-suite and business leaders Technical Expertise
Cloud-native architectures (preferably Google Cloud; AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with microservices, API-led development, and event-driven architectures Understanding of AI/ML in software development and automation Proficiency in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering best practices Expertise in enterprise integration, middleware, and data pipelines AI, Automation & Observability
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools Knowledge of AI-driven observability and self-healing applications Hands-on experience with hyper-automation (RPA, AI-Ops, ChatOps) Agile & Change Management
Proven experience in agile transformation at scale Familiarity with SAFe, Spotify model, or similar Ability to drive cultural change toward an experimentation mindset Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Understanding of Zero Trust, application security, and compliance frameworks Experience with automated security testing and AI-driven threat modeling Talent Development & Team Building
Ability to attract, retain, and upskill top engineering talent Ability to design and implement sub-function strategies Global team mindset and strong communication skills Displayed business acumen and enterprise awareness Experience & Education
15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading large teams Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred Other
Must be able to travel occasionally as needed; travel expectations may vary by role Ability to work onsite or in a hybrid/remote setting with required facilities and privacy Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving requirements and communicate effectively May require lifting; reasonable accommodations provided under ADA policies Benefits & Equal Opportunity
SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tax-advantaged accounts, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and tuition assistance. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime where applicable. SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. Salary ranges and actual offers vary by factors including knowledge, experience, business needs, location, and internal equity. The expected salary range for this position is: $165,000.00 - $300,000.00. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com
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Join to apply for the
Vice President - Information Technology
role at
Strayer University . Lead IT functions that support platform/applications engineering and Enterprise capabilities across SEI Business Units by ensuring agility, scalability, and automation, ensuring that enterprise applications remain resilient, adaptable, and aligned with business strategy. Responsibilities
Owns and establishes sub-function strategy Make decisions within the scope of this role that significantly impact business results and enterprise practices Align IT initiatives with company goals and OKRs Prepare and allocate budgets and track expenditures per plan Set performance and financial goals and attain them through team direction and management Assess, evaluate, and report on overall team and individual performance through a scorecard review process Ensure compliance with company policies and local, regional, and federal regulations Build and approve the department’s hiring plan Guide and support Directors and managers and develop team talent Strategic Architecture & Technology Agenda
Cloud-First, SaaS-Powered Architecture AI & Hyper-Automation-Enabled Development Event-Driven & Composable Enterprise Data-Driven Engineering & Observability Cybersecurity & Compliance by Design Developer Experience & Platform Engineering Oversee core enterprise infrastructure operations across SEI globally, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance Lead platform engineering to enable reusable, secure, and standardized platform capabilities across business units Own and drive the enterprise data infrastructure strategy, including data platforms, pipelines, and governance frameworks Manage identity and access management (IAM) capabilities for secure user access across systems Lead cloud infrastructure strategy across SEI, including public/hybrid cloud models and cost optimization Establish and scale DevSecOps practices, embedding security throughout the development and deployment lifecycle Define and enforce enterprise-wide technology standards for platforms, infrastructure, and operations Collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform modernization aligned with digital transformation goals Job Skills
Strategic & Leadership Capabilities
Vision for enterprise technology modernization Ability to align IT applications with business growth Experience leading large, distributed, and AI-enabled engineering teams Strong stakeholder management and communications with C-suite and business leaders Technical Expertise
Cloud-native architectures (preferably Google Cloud; AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with microservices, API-led development, and event-driven architectures Understanding of AI/ML in software development and automation Proficiency in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering best practices Expertise in enterprise integration, middleware, and data pipelines AI, Automation & Observability
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools Knowledge of AI-driven observability and self-healing applications Hands-on experience with hyper-automation (RPA, AI-Ops, ChatOps) Agile & Change Management
Proven experience in agile transformation at scale Familiarity with SAFe, Spotify model, or similar Ability to drive cultural change toward an experimentation mindset Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Understanding of Zero Trust, application security, and compliance frameworks Experience with automated security testing and AI-driven threat modeling Talent Development & Team Building
Ability to attract, retain, and upskill top engineering talent Ability to design and implement sub-function strategies Global team mindset and strong communication skills Displayed business acumen and enterprise awareness Experience & Education
15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading large teams Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred Other
Must be able to travel occasionally as needed; travel expectations may vary by role Ability to work onsite or in a hybrid/remote setting with required facilities and privacy Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving requirements and communicate effectively May require lifting; reasonable accommodations provided under ADA policies Benefits & Equal Opportunity
SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tax-advantaged accounts, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and tuition assistance. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime where applicable. SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. Salary ranges and actual offers vary by factors including knowledge, experience, business needs, location, and internal equity. The expected salary range for this position is: $165,000.00 - $300,000.00. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com
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