Assistant Vice President, Digital Strategy & IT Governance

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $180K - $200K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ April 12th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Digital Strategy & IT Governance. This role leads strategic and operational efforts in enterprise digital strategy, IT governance, enterprise architecture, project portfolio management, and technology alignment across University Technology Services and the broader institution to drive coordinated execution of technology initiatives.

Highlights

Lead and operationalize enterprise IT governance frameworks and oversee the Project Management Office and institutional technology portfolio.
Drive strategic planning, digital transformation initiatives, and evaluation of emerging technologies including cloud, AI, and data platforms.
Manage enterprise portfolio processes such as initiative intake, evaluation, resource allocation, and project lifecycle oversight.
Coordinate collaboration across infrastructure, enterprise applications, data analytics, cybersecurity, and academic technology teams.
Provide executive oversight of budgeting, capital planning, compliance, and financial stewardship of technology investments.
Serve as a key IT senior leadership team member, fostering cross-functional relationships and leading high-performing teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field and at least 10 years of progressive IT experience with 7 years in management roles.
Proficiency in IT governance, enterprise architecture, strategic planning, portfolio management, and IT service management frameworks such as ITIL.
Compensation range of $180,000 to $199,600, determined by qualifications and internal equity.
Experience with large-scale digital transformations, including ERP modernization, cloud, AI, data strategy, and financial planning in complex environments.