Capella University
Vice President - Information Technology
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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Capella 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 Decisions in scope of this role have a significant impact on business results and enterprise practices Aligning with company goals and OKRs Preparing and allocating budgets and ensuring tracking of the budgets per plan Set performance and financial goals and attain them through team direction and management Assess, evaluate, and report on overall team and individual team member 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 Lead platform engineering efforts 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, ensuring secure and compliant user access across systems. Lead the cloud infrastructure strategy across SEI, including public cloud adoption, 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 to ensure global consistency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform modernization initiatives that align with SEI’s digital transformation goals. Qualifications
15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading large teams Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred Technical expertise in Cloud-native architectures (Google Cloud preferred), AWS, Azure, SaaS ecosystems Experience with microservices, API-led development, and event-driven architectures Deep 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, and observability experience, including AI-powered development tools, AI-driven observability, self-healing applications, and hyper-automation (RPA, AI-Ops, ChatOps) Experience leading agile transformation at scale (familiarity with SAFe, Spotify model, or similar) Deep understanding of Zero Trust, application security, and compliance frameworks Ability to attract, retain, and upskill top engineering talent; strong communication with stakeholders including C-suite Work Experience
15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading large teams Education
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred Other
Must be able to travel occasionally; travel may be more or less depending on role Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location; remote/hybrid arrangements as required Reasonable accommodations under ADA policies provided for travel and work limitations Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture EEO statement and salary information are provided where applicable in compliance with company policy.
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Join to apply for the
Vice President - Information Technology
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Capella 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 Decisions in scope of this role have a significant impact on business results and enterprise practices Aligning with company goals and OKRs Preparing and allocating budgets and ensuring tracking of the budgets per plan Set performance and financial goals and attain them through team direction and management Assess, evaluate, and report on overall team and individual team member 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 Lead platform engineering efforts 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, ensuring secure and compliant user access across systems. Lead the cloud infrastructure strategy across SEI, including public cloud adoption, 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 to ensure global consistency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform modernization initiatives that align with SEI’s digital transformation goals. Qualifications
15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading large teams Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred Technical expertise in Cloud-native architectures (Google Cloud preferred), AWS, Azure, SaaS ecosystems Experience with microservices, API-led development, and event-driven architectures Deep 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, and observability experience, including AI-powered development tools, AI-driven observability, self-healing applications, and hyper-automation (RPA, AI-Ops, ChatOps) Experience leading agile transformation at scale (familiarity with SAFe, Spotify model, or similar) Deep understanding of Zero Trust, application security, and compliance frameworks Ability to attract, retain, and upskill top engineering talent; strong communication with stakeholders including C-suite Work Experience
15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading large teams Education
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred Other
Must be able to travel occasionally; travel may be more or less depending on role Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location; remote/hybrid arrangements as required Reasonable accommodations under ADA policies provided for travel and work limitations Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture EEO statement and salary information are provided where applicable in compliance with company policy.
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