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Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.\nIn addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.\n______________________________________________________________________________\nThe Director of Enterprise Applications provides operational and technical leadership for the planning, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of PVAMU's enterprise application portfolio. The position manages Ellucian Banner ERP, including Student, Financial Aid, Finance, and related integrations, as well as business intelligence platforms and other enterprise systems.\nReporting to the CIO, the Director translates institutional priorities into application plans, service standards, and implementation activities consistent with PVAMU's Journey to Eminence 2035 framework, Texas A&M University System policies, and applicable state and federal requirements. The Director collaborates with academic and administrative units, recommends appropriate uses of automation and AI in enterprise systems, and participates in TAMUS IT forums and Ellucian peer communities as assigned.\nThe Director supervises application professionals and manages the day-to-day managed services provider relationship, including performance monitoring, contract deliverables, issue resolution, documentation, and the development of sustainable in-house Banner/SIS capability.\nThe salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.\nResponsibilities:\nEnterprise Application Planning & Governance\nDevelop, maintain, and execute the enterprise application roadmap based on priorities established by the CIO and institutional stakeholders.\nProvide functional and technical leadership for Ellucian Banner ERP modules and Banner-adjacent platforms, including DegreeWorks, Recruiter, Banner Document Management, Self-Service Banner, and Operational Data Store.\nImplement and administer application governance practices for change management, release management, access provisioning, application lifecycle management, and SaaS adoption.\nEvaluate enterprise application technologies; prepare business cases, return-on-investment assessments, and total-cost analyses for review and approval by the CIO.\nResearch emerging enterprise application practices, including AI, automation, robotic process automation, and cloud delivery models, and recommend practical applications for higher education.\nPrepare regular reports and presentations for the CIO and other stakeholders on application performance, risks, project status, resource needs, and recommended priorities.\nBanner ERP Operations & Modernization\nManage the daily operation, maintenance, patching, and upgrade lifecycle of Ellucian Banner ERP and its integrated systems to support availability, data integrity, and service reliability.\nCoordinate application integration design and support, including Banner APIs and the Ethos Integration Platform, to maintain accurate data exchanges between Banner and connected systems.\nSupervise and coordinate Banner technical and functional work performed by university staff and MSP personnel; establish expectations for responsiveness, documentation, change control, and quality.\nMaintain and execute a three-year Banner modernization plan addressing module upgrades, workflow automation, Self-Service expansion, and technical debt reduction, subject to CIO approval and available resources.\nAdminister the Banner application inventory, including license tracking, usage review, cost monitoring, and recommendations to reduce duplication.\nImplement the approved transition plan for building PVAMU's in-house Banner capability; coordinate knowledge transfer, documentation, training, and phased assignment of responsibilities with functional units.\nBusiness Intelligence, Analytics & Data Strategy\nManage the development, support, and availability of business intelligence and reporting platforms connected to Banner and other enterprise data sources.\nCoordinate with the Data Management Officer, Data Governance Committee, and functional data stewards to apply institutional data standards and support Texas SB 475 compliance.\nSupport approved efforts to integrate on-premises and cloud data sources and to adopt modern analytics platforms consistent with PVAMU's technology plan.\nImplement application-level data quality controls, including business rule documentation, data stewardship assignments, validation procedures, and reporting lineage.\nApplication Security, Compliance & Business Continuity\nCoordinate with the Information Security Officer to implement and maintain application security controls consistent with TAMUS standards, TAC 202, and NIST 800-53.\nMonitor application compliance with FERPA, GLBA, ADA Title II/WCAG 2.1, and applicable privacy requirements; document issues and coordinate corrective actions.\nMaintain and test disaster recovery plans, business continuity procedures, and incident response documentation for Tier 1 enterprise systems.\nParticipate in Major Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Advisory Board, and Knowledge Management processes within CITE; coordinate application-related follow-up activities.\nPortfolio & Project Management\nManage the enterprise application project portfolio within priorities, budgets, and governance established by the CIO and CITE Enterprise PMO.\nServe as project manager or technical lead for Banner upgrades, module implementations, integrations, and digital process improvement initiatives.\nCoordinate project scope, schedules, resources, risks, dependencies, testing, communications, and measurable outcomes with the CITE Enterprise PMO and institutional stakeholders.\nIdentify legacy technical debt and unnecessary customizations; recommend and implement approved changes that improve sustainability, supportability, and cost efficiency.\nVendor & MSP Relationship Management\nManage vendor and MSP relationships supporting enterprise applications, including routine communications, deliverables, issue resolution, and performance follow-up.\nReview vendor product releases and proposed services; assess operational value and prepare recommendations and supporting analyses for CIO consideration.\nMonitor service-level agreement performance and contractual deliverables; document deficiencies, coordinate corrective action, and escalate unresolved issues to the CIO.\nMaintain professional relationships with peer institutions and participate in TAMUS IT meetings, Ellucian user groups, and relevant conferences as assigned.\nPeople Leadership & Organizational Development\nSupervise, develop, and evaluate Application Services staff; establish work priorities, performance expectations, development plans, and continuity of critical functions.\nPromote a work environment focused on technical quality, accountability, service, documentation, and continuous improvement.\nCoach staff on client service, communication, ownership, and follow-through; address performance and conduct concerns in accordance with university procedures.\nAssign and monitor day-to-day work performed by staff and MSP resources to ensure quality, timeliness, documentation, and compliance with established processes.\nCampus Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement\nServe as the primary operational liaison to Enrollment Management, Finance, Human Resources, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, and Institutional Research for enterprise application services.\nFacilitate the Enterprise Applications governance committee or advisory group; gather requirements and coordinate roadmap prioritization, testing, implementation review, and shared stewardship.\nCoordinate enterprise application training, end-user documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base content in alignment with IT service management standards.\nPartner with the CIO, CITE teams, and institutional stakeholders to implement approved digital process improvements for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families.\nOther Responsibilities\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nRequired Education and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nTen years of related experience.\nTwo years of supervisory experience.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nKnowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of the maintenance and installation of computer and network equipment.\nAbility to multitask and work cooperatively with others.\nAbility to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.\nOther Requirements:\nMay require work beyond normal business hours and/or on weekends in support of planned maintenance windows, critical incidents, or institutional deadlines.\nTravel to conferences, TAMUS meetings, or peer institution visits may be required (estimated 5-10% annually). \nJob Posting Close Date:\nOpen Until Filled\nRequired Attachments:\nPlease attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.\nResume or Curriculum Vitae \nCover Letter \nApplication Submission Guidelines:\nAll applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.\nThe required documents listed in the above \"Required Attachments\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or  should you need assistance with the online application process.\nBackground Check Requirements:\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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