Vice President - Information Technology

Lead IT functions that support platform/applications engineering and Enterprise capabilities across SEI Business Units by ensuring agility, scalability, and automation, ensuring that enterprise applications remain resilient, adaptable, and aligned with business strategy.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesOwns and establishes sub-function strategyDecisions in scope of this role have a significant impact on business results and enterprise practicesAligning with company goals and OKRsPreparing and allocating budgets and ensuring tracking of the budgets per planSet performance and financial goals and attain them through team direction and managementAssess, evaluate, and report on overall team and individual team member performance through a scorecard review processEnsure compliance with company policies and local, regional and federal regulationsBuild and approve the department’s hiring planGuide and support Directors and managers and develop team talentCloud-First, SaaS-Powered ArchitecturePrioritizing SaaS and cloud-native solutions over legacy systemsAI & Hyper-Automation-Enabled DevelopmentImplementing AI-driven software engineering (Copilot, AI-assisted coding, test automation)Automating DevSecOps to ensure continuous security and complianceEvent-Driven & Composable EnterpriseDesigning applications with an event-driven and composable architecture (Kafka, Pub/Sub)Data-Driven Engineering & ObservabilityIntegrating real-time data pipelines for decision-makingLeveraging AI-powered insights for proactive issue resolutionCybersecurity & Compliance by DesignEmbedding Zero Trust principles into application securityEnsuring compliance automation with regulatory standardsDeveloper Experience & Platform EngineeringProviding developer self-service platforms (Internal Developer Portals, Backstage.io)Automating onboarding, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as codeInvesting in developer productivity and upskilling in AI, cloud, and securityOversee core enterprise infrastructure operations across SEI globally, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.Lead platform engineering efforts to enable reusable, secure, and standardized platform capabilities across business units.Own and drive the enterprise data infrastructure strategy, including data platforms, pipelines, and governance frameworks.Manage identity and access management (IAM) capabilities, ensuring secure and compliant user access across systems.Lead the cloud infrastructure strategy across SEI, including public cloud adoption, hybrid cloud models, and cost optimization.Establish and scale DevSecOps practices, embedding security throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.Define and enforce enterprise-wide technology standards for platforms, infrastructure, and operations to ensure global consistency.Collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform modernization initiatives that align with SEI’s digital transformation goals.Job SkillsStrategic & Leadership CapabilitiesVision for enterprise technology modernizationAbility to align IT applications with business growthExperience leading large, distributed, and AI-enabled engineering teamsStrong stakeholder management and communications capability with C-suite and business leadersTechnical ExpertiseCloud-native architectures preferably Google Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS ecosystemsExperience with microservices, API-led development, and event-driven architecturesDeep understanding of AI/ML in software development & automationProficiency in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering best practicesExpertise in enterprise integration, middleware, and data pipelinesAI, Automation & ObservabilityExperience leveraging AI-powered development toolsStrong knowledge of AI-driven observability, self-healing applicationsHands-on experience with hyper-automation (RPA, AI-Ops, ChatOps)Agile & Change ManagementProven experience in agile transformation at scaleFamiliarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Spotify model, or similarAbility to drive cultural change towards an experimentation mindsetCybersecurity & Risk ManagementDeep understanding of Zero Trust, application security, and compliance frameworksExperience with automated security testing & AI-driven threat modelingTalent Development & Team BuildingAbility to attract, retain, and upskill top engineering talentAbility to design and implement sub-function strategiesWork with a global team mindsetExcellent communication skills and ability to convey complex issues in a concise and clear manner.Displayed business acumen and enterprise awareness.Understanding of the core levers that drive organization success.Work Experience15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading large teamsEducationBachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferredOtherMust be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.Able to access information using a computer.Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, IncSEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.$165,000.00 - $300,000.00 - SalaryIf you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesEducation Administration Programs, E-Learning Providers, and Higher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Strategic Education, Inc by 2xVice President, Digital Technology Functions (HR/Law)Wayzata, MN $250,000 - $325,000 1 week agoMinneapolis, MN $210,000 - $214,000 2 weeks agoChief Information Officer, UnitedHealthcare Community & StateGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area $100,000 - $160,000 1 day agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08