Senior Director Engineering Information Technology

Lead Engineering information technology strategy at the University of Waterloo, guiding infrastructure, enterprise applications, and research computing. This is a full-time permanent position.

The Senior Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Faculty of Engineering IT. The role oversees technology services, infrastructure, innovation, information security, and user services. It translates Faculty priorities into reliable, secure, scalable, and client-focused solutions supporting teaching, learning, research, and administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve the Faculty-wide information technology operating model
• Align Engineering IT strategy with University governance and priorities
• Oversee infrastructure, applications, security, research computing, and client services
• Manage operating and capital budgets within delegated authority
• Lead stakeholder engagement and technology change management

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
• Ten-plus years progressive information systems leadership experience
• At least five years in senior leadership
• Experience in large, decentralized, research-intensive academic environments
• Strong strategic, communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills

Shape Engineering IT through strategic leadership, governance, service excellence, research computing, and trusted University partnerships.