Director, Enterprise Systems

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Rice University

Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in the heart of Houston, Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. We are more than a place of academic excellence and pioneering research—Rice is a vibrant and welcoming community where every faculty, staff, and student is valued and empowered to grow. 

Rice is committing to unparalleled excellence as we work to become the premier university in the world for teaching and research. We won’t do it like any other institution. We will do it with humanity for the good of humankind. We will do it on a personalized scale as only Rice can. 

The Rice Experience is our excellence and our culture of care — the close interactions between faculty and students, the interdisciplinary connectedness of our fields of study, and the commitment and ownership to Rice and our community. Learn more about Rice University’s newly launched ten-year strategic plan Momentous. 

At Rice, we share a set of core values—Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence—that shape our culture and guide how we engage with one another and the world around us. These values define our commitment to fostering an inclusive community. 

Rice University Office of Information Technology (OIT) 

OIT provides excellent constituent service, acting as a strategic partner to advance Rice University’s priorities and mission of “pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contribution to the betterment of our world”.  We fuel innovation at speed across the university by building a culture of trust, using an effective operating model, driving seamless experiences, and providing core IT capabilities. 

OIT is service-oriented and team-enabling. We seek applicants who will contribute to our mission.

Trust Building and Stakeholder Engagement - Foster trust across the campus by being transparent, reliable, consistent, and solution-oriented in communication and execution. Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication with all constituents, maintaining a service-oriented mindset and addressing challenges with integrity. 

Collaboration and Cross-functional Commitment - Work effectively with colleagues across teams, departments, and roles to support shared goals and a positive work environment. Communicate clearly and professionally with team members throughout OIT and across the campus to ensure smooth coordination of tasks and projects. Build and maintain positive relationships with others by being approachable, reliable, and responsive. Proactively share relevant information and follow up to ensure alignment and efficiency in team efforts.

Agility and Responsiveness - Adapt quickly to evolving needs, technologies, and priorities, ensuring efficiency and relevance. Identify potential challenges in advance and take proactive steps to minimize disruption to end-users. Approach unexpected changes with a problem-solving mindset, balancing speed and thoughtful engagement. Prioritize user experience by delivering seamless, timely, and effective support and potential solutions. Maintain a culture of continuous learning, ask questions from a place of curiosity and possibility to enhance agility and service outcomes. 

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement - Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in all IT operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.  Regularly assess and optimize processes, systems, and technologies to enhance performance, scalability, and user satisfaction. 

Position Summary

Enterprise Services, a division of the Office of Information Technology (OIT), is dedicated to delivering and supporting enterprise-wide applications and platforms that enable seamless business operations across the institution. Our team manages core cloud-based ERP systems, business intelligence platforms, and enterprise applications that power financial, human resources, and administrative functions. We focus on providing scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions while driving process improvements, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Enterprise Systems to oversee and manage the ongoing Oracle Cloud program within a higher education environment. This leadership role focuses on program-level oversight, ensuring