Senior IT Project Leader, Wharton

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Senior IT Project Leader, Wharton

Job Profile Title

Information Technology Project Leader Senior

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Wharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

About the Department
We work with Wharton's academic and administrative departments as dedicated IT partners. Our job is to help faculty, staff, and students use technology effectively. We do this by meeting with individuals and teams to understand their goals and current workflows, identifying where technology can help, and coordinating with Wharton Computing to design and implement concrete solutions. We provide thought leadership to advocate and coordinate the implementation and use of technology. We empower our partners to achieve their goals and fulfill the School's greater objectives.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior IT Director within Wharton's Strategic Partnership team, the Senior IT Project Leader serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Education department, leading business process analysis and aligning technology solutions to evolving operational needs. This role evaluates current workflows across the large technology portfolio including key solutions such as CRM platforms, event applications, and hospitality technologies to identify inefficiencies, define improvement opportunities, and implement structured solutions. The position partners with business stakeholders and centralized teams to translate operational requirements into clearly defined deliverables, measurable outcomes, and prioritized technology initiatives. The Senior IT Project Leader drives structured intake, process optimization, and portfolio visibility, ensuring that technology that support the revenue generating division are aligned with sales, enrollment, program delivery, and long-term operational goals. This role requires someone who can assess complex environments, guide process evolution, and ensure technology investments result in tangible improvements in efficiency, clarity, and accountability.

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