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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, Technology Applications - **Company:** Westcliff University - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Learning Management Systems, IT Management, Moodle, Student Information Systems, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Application Delivery, Data Analytics, Operational Systems - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b195d84f7809fbd9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, * 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with significant focus on enterprise applications * Proven track record leading large-scale application implementations and integrations * Experience building and scaling high-performing technology teams * Strong experience with vendor management and SaaS platforms * Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-growth, transformation-oriented environments * Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive execution, not just strategy * Experience in higher education or similarly complex environments * Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle Preferred * Experience balancing in-house development and commercial platforms * Exposure to offshore or hybrid delivery models ## Description Westcliff University is seeking a Senior Director of Technology, Applications to lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of enterprise applications to support the university's rapid growth and enhance the student experience. This role will accelerate the university's technology roadmap, with a focus on establishing an integrated scalable application platform. The position provides hands-on leadership across enterprise systems such as the Student Information System (SIS), Instructional Technology (LMS), Slate CRM, and related project management. The goal is to establish a premier IT organization that implements leading technology and provides innovative technology solutions to the organization. The Senior Director reports to the CFO and partners with academic and administrative leadership, and outside vendors to deliver proactive, high-impact technology solutions aligned with institutional priorities. Applications Strategy and Delivery * Own and execute the enterprise applications roadmap, aligned to institutional growth and student experience goals * Lead implementation and enhancement of key platforms (e.g., academic/operational systems including SIS, LMS, Academic operations and CRM) * Drive delivery of SaaS and custom-built applications to support scaling needs * Leverage AI to accelerate business processes automation and build a robust knowledge base * Establish governance for application architecture, integrations, and lifecycle management * Enhance the University's posture and awareness of Application Information Security * Able to transform the development organization to new AI development paradigm * Evaluate and recommend new technology solutions aligned with university needs Leadership and Team Development * Provide strong, hands-on leadership across applications, instructional technology, and systems solutions teams * Build and scale the applications organization, including hiring critical roles and optimizing team structure * Upskill existing leadership by providing mentorship and guidance Technology Acceleration and Execution * Increase speed and quality of application implementations, addressing current resource and execution gaps * Introduce agile, product-oriented delivery models where appropriate * Ensure applications are positioned to support rapid institutional growth and scalability Vendor and Partner Management * Develop and manage strategic relationships with key application vendors and consulting partners * Leverage external partners (e.g., Moodle consultants, offshore resources) to accelerate delivery Stakeholder Engagement * Act as a visible and proactive technology leader across the university * Partner with academic and administrative leadership to understand needs and translate them into solutions * Improve IT's reputation as a strategic, solution-oriented partner rather than a reactive function Data and Business Intelligence * Develop a formal data and analytics roadmap to improve data availability, reporting/analytics capabilities, including our evolution from reporting to predictive analytics * Actively incorporate AI into our roadmap, pushing the organization to have focused and insightful analytics as opposed to dashboards and reporting All other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Making Teaching Code Less Academic and More Market-Ready - Peter Ruppel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1911-making-teaching-code-less-academic-and-more-market-ready-peter-ruppel) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)