Sr Director- IT Merger and Acquisition Integration

The Sr. Director of Technology M&A Integration (SDTMAI) serves as a senior technology leader responsible for ensuring Excelsior University’s systems, infrastructure, and digital capabilities evolve seamlessly to support strategic growth. Guided by a user-centric and risk-aware approach, the Sr. Director leads technology integration and transformation initiatives across mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and the development of new university sites. The role is accountable for the program management, governance, and execution of technology integration activities – spanning enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data ecosystems – to ensure operational continuity and protection of institutional assets. The Sr. Director acts as a trusted advisor and provides strategic leadership through all M&A phases – pre-close due diligence, planning, and post-integration execution – and works closely with the Office of Project Management (OPM) and other administrative units to deliver disciplined project execution, effective change control and risk mitigation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned Lead the technology aspects of due diligence, integration planning, and execution for acquisitions, partnerships, and new site enablement. Serve as the technology subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on integration strategies and implementation planning for all prospective and completed initiatives. Define and manage multiple technology integration projects, including enterprise systems (SIS, CRM, LMS, ERP), infrastructure, and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with academic and operational objectives. Oversee the readiness and on-time delivery of Day 0, Day 1, and Day 100+ activities, ensuring continuity of academic and administrative operations. Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Procurement to develop holistic technology budget estimates for integrations and partnerships. Lead cross-functional planning to identify synergy capture opportunities and define measurable success metrics for each initiative. Own and maintain Integration Playbooks, standards, and best practices, ensuring knowledge is retained and matured across the organization. Develop executive-level briefings and reports to communicate integration strategy, progress, and risks to senior leadership. Support special projects and operational improvements across IT to consolidate, rationalize, and optimize systems and services as part of a shared services model. Provide ongoing governance and oversight in partnership with project management offices to ensure financial, operational, and academic objectives are met.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 8–10 years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in M&A or strategic partners hip technology integration and 5 years managing complex project portfolios. Demonstrated experience in developing technology integration roadmaps across systems, infrastructure, and business processes. Experience leading multiple integration initiatives, ideally for organizations of significant scale; experience in higher education preferred. Strong understanding of enterprise systems, infrastructure, security, and governance in an academic context. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms, and project management tools. Strong strategic, operational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.Core Competencies Strategic Leadership: Aligns technology integration initiatives with institutional growth and strategic priorities. Operational Excellence: Ensures disciplined execution of complex integrations with measurable outcomes. Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across academic, administrative, and technical teams. Innovation: Identifies opportunities to optimize systems, processes, and shared services. Adaptability: Navigates uncertainty and drives results in dynamic, evolving environments.The hiring salary range for this position is $130,000.00 – $140,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting Application Information If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-608-8238. Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page. Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic. AA/EOE/ADA Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.