The Director of IT Governance will lead the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive IT governance framework that aligns technology investments with K-State's strategic objectives. Embedded in the Division of Information Technology, this role will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CIO and institutional leadership, and will emphasize cross-functional collaboration, transparency in decision-making, and institutional accountability.
This leader will also oversee the university's IT Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring that project portfolio management supports governance priorities, drives institutional efficiency, and delivers value across all major academic and administrative units.
This role is critical to our ongoing IT transformation initiative and will provide executive leadership with the strategic oversight needed to maximize technology value while effectively managing risks across the enterprise. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, academic units, and IT teams to ensure technology decisions support K-State’s Next-Gen strategic plan.
Kansas State University's Division of Information Technology is committed to providing excellent IT services to the K-State community in support of the teaching, learning, research, and service missions. They offer a wide range of information technology and communications services. They provide leadership for developing and delivering computing and digital resources to K-State students, faculty and staff. The Division coordinates and manages central IT business services including Enterprise Systems, Portfolio & Project Governance, Infrastructure & Operations, Academic Applications, Information Security, and Academic IT and Research Support.
This position is On-site.
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Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
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For best consideration, apply by August 22, 2025
$95,903-$158,242
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