Associate Director, Enterprise Systems

Simon Fraser University View all jobs

Burnaby, BC
Permanent
Part-time

11 hours ago

Who We AreSimon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.SFU IT Services empowers the university to thrive and innovate through the effective use of data and technology and is focused on improving the digital experience for our students, faculty, researchers and staff. Join our growing team as we build new solutions and services to support SFU’s academic and research mission.About the RoleThe Associate Director, Enterprise Systems oversees the university’s enterprise resource planning systems, including the selection, design, delivery, continuous improvement, maintenance, and operations of the portfolio of services and systems. Working in partnership with members of the university community, the Associate Director, Enterprise Systems creates strategic plans based on organizational goals and oversees the development of actionable projects and resource work plans based on these strategic plans. The role ensures enterprise systems and interfaces are consistent with ITS architectural principles and practices and ensures an appropriate balance between technical and functional resources supporting the overall goals of the Department.QualificationsMaster’s degree in Computing Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and eight years of related experience in areas such as enterprise resource planning systems preferably in the post-secondary education or public domain, with at least three of those years managing or supervising operational teams, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Executive leadership in defining and governing enterprise systems strategy, including ERP platforms, to align technology investments with organizational priorities.
Strategic leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with accountability for team workforce planning, capability development, and high-performance culture.
Trusted partner to senior partners, translating complex business needs into scalable technology solutions and driving data-informed decision-making.
Change Leadership & Stakeholder Influence

Enterprise-wide change through effective communication, consensus-building, and governance, managing competing priorities and organizational risk.

What We OfferAt SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
And more!

*Prorated for part-time employeesAdditional InformationPlease include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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