Deputy Vice Chancellor – Data & Information Technology

Role PurposeThe Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) – Data & Information Technology is responsible for defining, leading, and governing the full digital data technology, cybersecurity and innovation landscape across the Institution. This executive role provides institution‑wide leadership for digital transformation, data strategy, AI adoption, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT governance, educational technology, higher and early education technology operations, and enterprise systems.The DVC ensures that technology functions as a strategic enabler of academic excellence, childcare quality, institutional resilience, and operational efficiency. The role establishes and enforces governance frameworks, oversees secure and reliable digital infrastructure, ensures regulatory and data compliance, enables analytics‑driven decision‑making, and leads innovation initiatives aligned with global and national digital priorities. The position carries significant institutional scope supporting all functions of the Academy, including its expanding network of government nurseries, and overseeing enterprise‑wide data, cybersecurity, and digital service delivery across the entire organization.The DVC provides visionary digital leadership, ensures executive alignment, drives adoption of emerging technologies, and cultivates a high‑performance culture across all IT divisions.Roles and Responsibilities include:Provide strategic leadership for the digital, data, cybersecurity, and technology landscape across the Institution, including its higher‑education divisions and government nurseries network.Define, execute, and continuously refine a unified digital transformation strategy aligned with the Institution’s vision, national digital policy, accreditation requirements, and global technology standards.Establish and enforce robust digital governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO, NIST, GDPR) that ensure secure, compliant, and accountable technology operations.Lead enterprise data governance to ensure data integrity, accessibility, quality, and privacy across all systems, including ERP, SIS, LMS, HRMS, and childcare platforms.Oversee cybersecurity programs, including zero‑trust architecture, SOC operations, threat prevention, incident response, and cyber awareness to safeguard academic and childcare environments.Direct the design, optimization, and resilience of hybrid cloud and on‑premise infrastructure, ensuring stability, scalability, redundancy, and disaster recovery across all campuses and nursery sites.Ensure high‑performance IT service delivery using ITIL‑aligned practices, SLAs/OLAs, and user‑centered support models that enhance operational excellence across academic and nursery settings.Lead the advancement of educational technology, ensuring learning platforms, AI‑enabled tools, and digital classroom environments support academic excellence and early childhood learning.Oversee technology operations for all sites, ensuring safe, age‑appropriate digital environments, secure communication systems, and compliant safeguarding technologies.Drive innovation, AI adoption, intelligent automation, and user‑experience improvements to deliver measurable value and strengthen digital capabilities.Develop and monitor IT performance frameworks using KPIs, dashboards, maturity assessments, and audits to drive operational excellence and informed decision‑making.Lead technology budgeting, procurement, contract management, and vendor partnerships to ensure cost‑effective investments and full lifecycle stewardship of digital assets.Build and empower a high‑performing IT leadership team, promoting capability development, upskilling, workforce planning, and a culture of accountability and innovation.Strengthen collaboration with academic leaders, nursery leadership teams, internal departments, regulators, and national digital entities to ensure alignment and digital readiness.Provide strategic recommendations and executive reporting to the Institution’s leadership on digital performance, cybersecurity posture, innovation opportunities, risks, and technology priorities.RequirementsMinimum QualificationsMaster’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity Engineering, or related field; a PhD strongly preferred.Professional certifications are a significant advantage (e.g. Certified Chief Information Security Officer, CCISO; PMP – Project Management Professional; Executive Program in Digital Transformation; AI Leadership Certificate; Certificate in Leadership/Strategy).Experience RequirementsMinimum 15 years in IT leadership, digital transformation, or enterprise technology.At least 710 years in senior executive or CTO/CIO‑level roles.Proven experience leading multi‑entity, multi‑site technology operations.Demonstrated success in cybersecurity, cloud transformation, data governance, EdTech, and IT service management.Experience working in higher education, government, childcare, or regulated sectors is an advantage.Comp