This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1600000 (ie INR 10-16 LPA)
Min Experience: 15 yearsLocation: PuneJobType: full-timeThe Director - Information Technology will lead the design and implementation of the Digital Transformation Strategy aligned with the long-term institutional vision. This role focuses on building a technology-driven, future-ready organisation by enhancing academic delivery, operational excellence, and stakeholder experience. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, strong technical expertise, and proven experience in managing large-scale digital transformation within a complex institutional environment.
Requirements
Key Accountability
Strategic Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Digital Transformation Strategy aligned with institutional goals.
- Lead technology-driven initiatives that improve operational efficiency, academic systems, and stakeholder experiences.
- Position the IT function as a strategic enabler for academic, administrative, and research excellence.
- Continuously research global innovations in education technology and recommend best-fit solutions.
- Establish and enforce Information Security and Data Protection policies, governance frameworks, and compliance processes.
- Drive innovation in digital platforms including online learning systems, classroom technologies, hybrid programs, and emerging EdTech solutions.
Operational Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and performance of all institutional websites.
- Understand stakeholder needs, analyze market trends and competition, and ensure digital products and systems deliver superior user experience.
- Establish and maintain an Integrated Data Centre ensuring 100% uptime, scalability, and optimal performance.
- Monitor and improve performance of IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and Wi-Fi systems.
- Integrate student and faculty feedback into future digital initiatives and upgrades.
- Manage IT support across departments including Examination, ERP, Admissions, Records, Institutional Relations, Media, Events, Seminars, and Conferences.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Lead procurement efforts including vendor evaluation, technology assessment, and cost-effective solution selection.
- Build strong relationships with academic and operational leadership to support the adoption of digital tools.
- Promote awareness of emerging technologies and facilitate institution-wide digital literacy.
- Represent technology initiatives in senior forums and external academic or industry partnerships.
Person Specification
Technical & Leadership Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience managing IT in a technology-intensive or large enterprise environment.
- Proven expertise in leading organisation-wide digital transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and technology adoption.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, resource planning, and optimisation.
- Experienced in governance, compliance, and working with regulatory or board-level stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing technology teams.
External Relations & Engagement
- Strong capability to represent the organisation at senior regional or national platforms.
- Experience establishing industry partnerships and building external engagement opportunities.
Personal Attributes & Leadership Style
- Strong commitment to institutional mission, values, and long-term goals.
- Inclusive, collaborative leadership style with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and ability to make clear decisions in complex environments.
- Highly motivated, innovation-driven, and adaptable to a high-growth culture.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- 15-20 years of professional IT experience with expertise in enterprise systems and digital transformation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and user-centric implementation skills.
- Proven experience managing multiple priorities in large-scale environments.
- Deep understanding of digital platforms, enterprise solutions, data management, and user experience design.
- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of IT standards, protocols, and governance frameworks.
- Project management certifications such as PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent are preferred.
- Hands-on experience in digital strategy, digital commerce, content management, mobile apps, or digital analytics.
Communication & Working Relationships
Internal:
Academic & non-academic leaders, operational departments, and senior leadership teams
External:
IT vendors, regulatory bodies
Skills:
Information Technology | Digital Transformation | Enterprise Systems | Stakeholder Management | IT Governance | Leadership
