Associate Director, Digital Enablement (Higher Education)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Digital Enablement (Higher Education): Providing strategic leadership for the delivery and support of the university's application portfolio with an accent on application modernization, lifecycle management, and vendor oversight. Focus on driving innovation, ensuring secure and sustainable digital solutions, and partnering with senior leadership to align IT strategy with institutional academic goals.

Company

hirify.global is a leading global university committed to research, innovation, and learning, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for faculty, staff, and students.

What you will do

• Lead the evolution of the application portfolio toward increased agility, scalability, and innovation.
• Define and implement enterprise application lifecycle management aligned with industry best practices.
• Establish and mature product management practices, including roadmaps, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
• Oversee relationships with major vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-performance service delivery.
• Partner with privacy and security leaders to mitigate risk and ensure compliance across all enterprise applications.
• Provide financial leadership, including budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Post-graduate degree required.
• Minimum of 11 years of related experience, including at least 5 years of managerial experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of specialized experience in the design and implementation of major computer systems.
• Demonstrated experience in IT application development management, operations, and financial management.
• Strong understanding of SaaS, on-premises, and COTS application environments.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, project management, and business process improvement.

Nice to have

• Experience with ITIL processes and policies.
• Knowledge of Lean IT and agile development methodologies.
• Experience within the higher-education sector.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, inclusion, and fairness.
• Opportunity to influence the digital transformation of a world-leading university.
• Focus on workforce resilience, capability development, and career planning for staff.
• Collaborative environment working across faculties, research units, and administrative groups.