Information Technology Program Director

Job Summary:

The OME IT Program Director is responsible for collaborating closely with the Office of Medical Education (OME) Associate Dean of Medical Education Administration & Strategy and the SOM IT Director to manage information technology solutions for the Office of Medical Education. The position will recommend IT strategy, manage technology human resources, implement IT best practices for technology development and delivery, and remain current on emerging technologies. The OME IT Program Director will have the authority to act on behalf of the Associate Dean.

The OME IT Program Director is responsible for leading the design and delivery of education technology services, oversees the educational technology staff and provides strategic vision for technology to support the mission of OME. Additionally, the IT Program Director in collaboration with SOM-IT will work with the OME directors in units - Office of Research Education (ORE), Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE), Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Graduate Medical Education (GME) - to strategize and implement technical solutions to support their missions. The IT Program Director keeps current on emerging technologies and develops and leads the team to successfully implement technology services, dashboards, and project software solutions. The IT Program Director will work closely with the IT teams across the Anschutz campus and the School of Medicine to align with the university's technology goals with the requirements to procure, implement, and maintain technology for the Office of Medical Education. The role will evaluate technology solutions on an ROI basis and will strategically prioritize limited technology resources.

Key Responsibilities:

25% - Supervision of OME Technology Team

• Hire and onboard new IT team employees.

• Develop and coach program managers to lead and supervise.

• Conduct the annual review process for direct reports; oversee the review process for indirect reports.

• Manage performance and talent, merit, compensation planning, productivity, recognition, retention and morale, and implement training and development for the team.

• Oversee leave, resource scheduling, disciplinary matters, and disputes for the education technology team.

• Prioritize and assign work to teams, balancing workloads to available resources

25% - OME Technology Processes and Implementation

• Scope requirements for the OME technology roadmap and technology team.

• Implement best practices for software development, including lifecycle development process, scoping required resources, gathering project requirements, software project management, version control and SOPs.

• Ensure standard operating procedures and process maps are created, updated, and retained across business team functions, prior to technology implementation.

• Follow project management best practices to successfully deploy all technology and manage successful resource allocation for all assigned projects.

• Manage change with team and stakeholders when necessary to meet project deliverables.

• Leverage current and emerging education technologies, tools, and services to support high-quality learner experiences and improve internal business processes.

20% -OME Technology Strategy and Roadmap

• Provide leadership and oversight for the development and direction of OME's Technology team, including areas of data delivery, data enablement, technology development and maintenance.

• Complete OME technology tech stack.

• Facilitate productive collaboration and communication between technology teams and academic units.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff and student stakeholders, to understand the ways in which technology will support curriculum delivery, student support, and business needs and integrate those needs into technology roadmaps as appropriate.

• Optimize the use of technology, minimizing system duplication and overlap.

15% -OME Technology Emerging Technologies

• Remain current on emerging technologies, offering guidance and solutions to stakeholders on their implementation in the educational mission

• Work with stakeholders on technical assessments and organization readiness for implementation.

10% -OME Technology Financial Management

• Develop the annual OME Education Technology budget, in collaboration with OME Business Services, in preparation for presentation/justification to the Associate Dean of Medical Education Administration & Strategy.

• Prepare ROI analysis on new project requests submitted by education technology stakeholders and recommend appropriate action to the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration and the Senior Associate Dean for Education.

• Monitor monthly budget to actual expenditures throughout the fiscal year.

• Consult with Risk and Compliance (RAC) and OME Business Services to ensure optimal procurement of Education Technology software.

5% - Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Office of Medical Education.

• Collaborate with SOM and Campus IT on programs and initiatives, as requested.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Join the Office of Medical Education (OME) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; a vibrant and growing hub supporting a diverse range of programs including the Offices of Undergraduate Medical Education, Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD), Graduate Medical Education, Research Education, Continuing Medical Education, and the Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE). With over 350 faculty and more than 100 staff and student appointments, OME is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning for students and physicians across Colorado. This is an exciting time to join the team, as OME's growth is driving the expansion of the Business Services team, with an emphasis on collaboration and meaningful impact. Be part of a mission-driven environment committed to advancing medical education and making a difference in academic medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information technology, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 6-8 years of professional experience of demonstrable and progressive technology team leadership.

• Prior supervisory experience, or management of an IT operational area.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education technology, computer science, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience in academic (higher education) technology and understanding of IT architectures for education support & delivery

• Prior experience working in a health sciences university.

• Prior experience developing and deploying technology strategies and roadmaps.

• Understanding of data engineering concepts, analytics, data stacks, and model life cycles.

• Expertise in software development skills, including SDLC, version control, testing strategies, and code quality.

• Expertise in AI/ML engineering basics, including prompt engineering, LLM integration patterns, and model evaluation.

• Expertise in project management tools and methods, such as Agile, portfolio management, and change management.

• Expertise in service delivery and maintenance management of existing systems, utilizing incident, problem, changes and release management; Service Level Agreements (SLAs), metrics, and ticket analytics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate multiple technology solutions and communicate options to stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate IT strategies and resources supporting best practices in higher education context.

• Collaboration and relationship-building skills.

• Skills to provide both technical and strategic input on business needs and technology and systems integration.

• Project management skills and the ability/flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to communicate, negotiate and thrive in a complex, matrixed, organization and to manage human and organizational dynamics.

• Knowledge of data compliance laws and standards. (PII, PCI, GDPR, FERPA, HIPAA, COPA, etc.)

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Lucinda Allen, lucinda.allen@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 4/29/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $109,676-$139,507

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

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