Information Technology Director

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the
largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League
school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools
that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary
approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from
Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of
Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational
activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the
perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare
and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development
opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much
more.

Posted Job Title
Information Technology Director

Job Profile Title
Information
Technology Director

Job Description Summary
Wharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world’s first
collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas,
driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850
staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each
year, 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized,
and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is
home to a diverse population of staff, representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) is the global
standard for academic and institutional business research. We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented, self-motivated Director to lead the
Data Team. We have a great work environment and expect you to bring not only your amazing skills, but also your positive attitude to the
table. Part supervisor and part project manager, help incredible people do incredible things. Lead a team of data engineers working on a
Petabyte of data, using it for everything from full-text search to natural language processing to fast retrieval for the development of
research algorithms.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for leadership and oversight
  of data management at WRDS, one of the most visible aspects of the platform.
• Set goals and objectives for the Data Team to implement
  strategic projects. Translate feature requests into actionable tasks; perform project management.
• Direct day-to-day operations.
  Balance operations and enhancements – the need to keep things running well as they are vs. the opportunity to improve how things are
  done.
• Oversee the Data Team. Mentor and provide opportunities for growth. Facilitate collaboration within the team and between other
  teams. Set technical standards and professional norms.
• Report to senior WRDS management on the status and needs of the
  team.
• Interact with customers via data and technical support. Interact with current and potential vendors of data and
  software.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years of
  experience in technical fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing technical teams and 5 to 7
  years of overall experience preferred.
• Previous management experience.
• Experience with technical project management and
  portfolio management.
• Understanding of the system development life cycle
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written
  communication skills.
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in groups.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving
  skills.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Wharton
School

Pay Range
$120,000.00 – $130,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s
qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary
ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also
considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including
shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable
federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer
is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University
Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral
  health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
  accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s
  exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children
  are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you
  save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
  Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
  substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
  affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care
  Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care
  insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you
  apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family
  members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is
  committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide
  variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and
  Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
  professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University
  resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit
  our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music
  or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn
  community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for
  free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals
  for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships
  to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors,
  cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
  creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
  non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
  eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
  improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
  adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The
University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age,
disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/St-Leonards-Complex/Information-
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