Description

 
Reporting to the Senior Director of Administrative Systems in Harvard University Information   Technology (HUIT) Administrative Technology Services (ATS), the Associate Director of ATS Enterprise Application Provisioning Services (EAPS) at Harvard will oversee operations tasks related to user security access, application maintenance, configuration, and audit and compliance for the University's suite of Enterprise Financial Systems, Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), Research Administration and Compliance Systems, Enterprise Financial Reporting Applications, and Student Information System (SIS).

The Associate Director manages the EAPS team and liaises with ATS and HUIT teams in support of application security and configuration. They will also be responsible for operations and compliance with IT General Controls. The Associate Director is a people manager, performing all aspects of staff management, teaching and encouraging best practices, and mentoring staff.

The Associate Director is pivotal in guiding strategic direction in defining and leading the long-range strategic and technical direction for transforming administrative access controls and processes for the ATS portfolio.

The Associate Director will also provide a hands-on role with the direct oversight of a team of business analysts. They will also support institutional configuration, business processes, integrations, and customizations, including automating and streamlining operational work and business process reengineering as part of our application authentication initiative.

Principle Responsibilities:

Accountable for the University-wide administrative and data access systems, services, and functions, including compliance.  
Define and lead the long-range strategic and technical direction for transforming administrative access controls. 
Manage;Access to Programs and Data (APD), Change Controls (CC), and Computer Operations (CO) controls where EAPS is the ITGC control owner.
a team of Business Analysts responsible for application security and configuration, including daily operational work, releases, projects, and initiatives.
the resource allocation process, including skills and availability matrices, matching appropriate resources to requests, and communicating allocations to senior leadership, resource managers, and staff members.
Participate in Information Security and Data Privacy (ISDP) initiatives (including self-assessment, etc.) 
Liaison with the Information Security and Data Privacy (ISDP) team as point ISO to ATS Administrative applications. 
Oversee, in a Leadership capacity, the annual PWC IT Audit for HUIT, which includes running point for all requests, meetings, and administration and working closely with HUIT Leadership, RMAS, and PWC. (also includes annual Management Representation Letter) 
Actively participate in projects across the applications we support, including presence on project Steering Committees and providing project resources as applicable. Support projects in defining access and security. 
Lead security-related system and process improvement initiatives across ATS, HUIT, and business stakeholders, as well as the ongoing governance for communities of practice, user groups, etc. 
Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging ownership from business analysts for product vision, authorization tools, and project delivery. 
Provide direction and advice regarding the ongoing support and enhancement of Application Security and Information Security. 
Partner with senior leadership to analyze existing processes and identify areas for applying additional/new tool/application functionality. 
And other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions :
Work is performed in an office setting
Additional Information :
Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Please note:

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening. 
We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship. 
This position has a 180-day orientation and review period. 
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Accessibility:
Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request an accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our University Disability Resources Department.
Work Format Details :
HUIT actively supports hybrid work where business needs allow. This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
About Us :
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research and administration. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment, we are looking for you!

More about HUIT:
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the University.  Our mission is to assure Harvard’s leadership in IT. We strive to make it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn and work through the effective use of information technology.  HUIT’s core values are User Focused, Collaborative, Innovative and Open.

HUIT’s core values are: 

User-focused 
Collaborative 
Innovative 
Open 
IT Academy (designed for IT Staff):
HUIT’s IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/ 

Requirements

*Basic Qualifications :
Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Supervisory experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills :
Experience implementing or managing large-scale ERP systems such as Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft Enterprise, etc. 
in program and project management for information technology and/or business process change projects. 
Strong project management, organizational, analytical, collaboration, and communication skills are required. 
Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
Ability to build strong relationships across stakeholder groups, including "c-level" audiences, technical and functional (business) leadership, team members, and third-party vendors. Strong work ethic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.