Director- Information Technology ; Design & Strategy

Director - Information Technology I (Design & Strategy) – Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech is a top‑ranked public research university located in the heart of Atlanta. This role is within the newly created Technical Design & Strategy department, part of Campus Services, and focuses on human‑centered design, user experience, and innovative technology solutions that enhance the campus experience.

The Technical Design & Strategy team leads the development and integration of digital solutions to streamline processes, modernize technology platforms, and ensure secure, reliable access to campus resources. The Director of Technology Design & Strategy provides strategic leadership, shapes project roadmaps, embeds behavioral insights, and leads cross‑functional initiatives from concept through implementation.

Plan, organize, and oversee the information technology support function for a campus unit. Responsibilities include acquiring, installing, and maintaining hardware and software, setting employee goals, building organizational structure, assessing performance, providing feedback, and recommending pay actions.

• Direct unit IT support staff personnel, including staffing, goal formulation, performance assessment, and employee development.
• Formulate unit IT budget and manage related expenditures.
• Oversee ongoing review of unit information needs and develop and implement necessary plans.
• Coordinate and communicate unit IT plans, programs, and activities with OIT.
• Serve as unit representative on campus‑wide information technology advisory groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years of supervisory knowledge.

Knowledge
Working knowledge of unit‑level information technology infrastructure, including related software and hardware.

Skills
Strategic planning, budget formulation & management, management of technical professionals, oral and written communication, IT policy development & administration, project management, process engineering, relational database administration, and application of performance metrics.

Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

• Salary Range: $124,950 to $140,000
• Location:
  
  Atlanta, GA
• This position is a supervisory role and a position of trust.
• No financial responsibilities, no purchasing card required, no travel, no security clearance required.
• Successful candidate must pass a background check ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Respect – the core values of the University System of Georgia, which Georgia Tech upholds in all organizational activities.