<p>We are looking for a highly experienced interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a critical evaluation of IT systems and operations within a higher education environment. This contract position requires a strategic leader who can identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective solutions, and oversee the implementation of optimized IT systems. This is a remote position and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to drive transformative improvements in technology and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT systems, including payroll, enterprise software, and technology infrastructure, within a higher education organization.</p><p>• Identify redundancies and inefficiencies in the current technology stack and propose cost-saving measures.</p><p>• Provide detailed recommendations for modernizing and streamlining IT operations to enhance functionality and reduce costs.</p><p>• Perform cost evaluations and analyses of existing systems, focusing on overlap and operational redundancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to implement recommended changes effectively.</p><p>• Manage the evaluation project within tight deadlines, ensuring decisions are delivered by the set timeline.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize and streamline systems such as Moodle, Microsoft 365, Windows, Ellucian Colleague, and Oracle.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation and optimization of recommended IT solutions over several months.</p><p>• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams during the project.</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership to ensure IT systems align with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a strategic <strong>Manager, Business Systems Analysts</strong> to lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of BSAs. This leader will oversee efforts to analyze, document, and enhance complex business processes and systems that support core operational objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative leader with a proven track record of building impactful teams, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering scalable solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership & Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and empower a team of Business Systems Analysts to achieve high performance and collaboration.</li><li>Define team goals and KPIs aligned with organizational priorities.</li><li>Provide continuous coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.</li><li>Promote knowledge sharing, cross-training, and role coverage to strengthen team agility and resilience.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Planning & Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee resource planning, project prioritization, and workload management to ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Establish and uphold best practices, tools, and documentation standards for business analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders to define actionable requirements that align with strategic goals.</li><li>Contribute to roadmap development and planning for business systems and technology initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a trusted partner to business, engineering, QA, and PMO teams.</li><li>Ensure BSAs maintain strong communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.</li><li>Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, translating business needs into scalable solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Excellence & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Drive continuous improvement in processes, documentation, and stakeholder satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure all business requirements, workflows, and system documentation are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Enforce compliance with internal policies, methodologies, and best practices.</li><li>Recommend and influence process or policy changes to enhance efficiency and team effectiveness.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Enablement & Accountability</strong></p><ul><li>Equip BSAs to serve as subject matter experts in their respective domains.</li><li>Set clear expectations, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for deadlines and quality standards.</li><li>Recognize and reward contributions while addressing performance challenges promptly.</li><li>Lead the hiring and onboarding of new team members.</li></ul><p><br></p>
