Enterprise Systems Architecture Manager (0532U), Berkeley IT - #80915

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Departmental Overview

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Unit Overview

The Application Delivery group (within the Campus Applications & Data Unit) leads the operations of campus software solutions that support the university's enterprise administrative, finance and student systems. The objective of the Application Delivery group is to bring value to campus by securely maintaining these critical systems and supporting a continuous cycle of improvement and feature enhancements in a suite of tightly integrated custom and purchased systems. To ensure the success of these mission-critical systems, Application Delivery is staffed with technical professionals who identify, design, create, test and implement new features, respond to campus needs, and keep all systems running optimally throughout the academic cycle and financial year. Application Delivery partners with areas across the university to ensure systems support efficient and effective operations, while introducing functionality to best support students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Position Summary

The IT Architect Level 5 (ITA5, Enterprise Systems Architecture Manager) is responsible for the conceptualization, planning, design, implementation, and secure maintenance of comprehensive and integrated IT solutions for campus enterprise systems. This role translates the strategic vision of executive leadership into a time-independent architectural framework that supports the phased adoption of evolving technologies and ensures seamless transitions.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 09/22/2025.

Responsibilities

Operational Oversight & Team Leadership

• Oversees budget planning, staffing, space, and resource allocation.
• Manages hardware expenses, chargebacks, and infrastructure planning within budget constraints.
• Selects, develops, supervises and evaluates team members, ensuring alignment with campus policies and performance standards.
• Delegates tasks, monitors progress, and ensures timely delivery of objectives.
• Manages initiatives and/or projects of moderate to high complexity and impact.

Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Leads the design and evolution of enterprise IT infrastructure, including the most complex systems, from conception through post-deployment.
• Develops IT strategies and technology roadmaps aligned with institutional goals, working independently and in collaboration with direct reports and peers.
• Serves as a senior advisor on major IT projects, setting technical direction, managing deliverables, and overseeing project scope and schedules.
• Identifies, recommends and leads projects for systems improvements.
• Leads the development and regular testing of enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity plans, providing direction to technical teams to ensure effective backup and recovery strategies are in place to mitigate data loss and service disruption risks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Balances long-term architectural vision with short-term technical decisions.
• Understands and communicates the broader impact of architectural choices across systems and business processes.
• Interacts closely with the Integration/Development, Tools & Release Management and Security team managers to ensure consistent technical solutions and operational workflows.

Standards, Compliance & Technical Oversight

• Establishes architecture standards and ensures compliance through well-documented frameworks, data models, and system diagrams.
• Leads architecture reviews for critical systems and provides expert guidance on technology selection and implementation.
• Conducts feasibility analyses for current and future projects, including highly complex initiatives and system evaluations.
• Strategic Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement
• Acts as a campus-wide steward of IT architecture and a top consultant to leadership.
• Guides large technical teams or leads architecture professionals in developing complex systems.
• Partners with business analysts and UX designers to define technical strategies and realistic service proposals.
• Prepares and presents project proposals to senior leadership and user departments.

Security Architecture & Risk Management

• In close coordination with security roles/positions; establishes and maintains security systems, firewall standards, and compliance processes.
• Leads infrastructure security initiatives, including auditing, patching, and emergency response, through subordinate staff.

Policy, Process & Organizational Development

• Recommends and implements changes to policies and practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness and compliance requirements.
• Focuses on continuous process improvement and operational excellence.

Professional Development & Other Duties

• Engages in ongoing professional development.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, including software, database, middleware, infrastructure, and integration technologies.
• Deep understanding of Oracle's PeopleSoft technologies (Finance & Student) and custom enterprise systems (e.g., iHub/API Central, CalCentral).
• Skilled in using visual tools and methods to clearly map out how complex business operations and data systems work together.
• Experience with large-scale system integration, including internally and externally developed solutions.
• Knowledge of IT security architecture, including firewall standards, auditing, patching, and emergency response protocols.

Strategic & Architectural Thinking

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs and capabilities into long-term, scalable enterprise architecture solutions aligned with campus value delivery.
• Skilled in conducting feasibility studies, buy-vs-build analysis, and technology procurement decisions.
• Ability to balance short-term technical decisions with long-term architectural vision and institutional impact.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams, including performance management and professional development.
• Demonstrated skill in collaborating with cross-functional teams and many stakeholders.
• Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
• Experience in preparing and presenting proposals, technical documentation, and strategic recommendations.

Security, Risk Management & Disaster Recovery

• Expertise in managing secure infrastructure and application environments.
• Ability to assess and mitigate risks related to system architecture and data integrity.
• Experience working closely with information security teams to ensure compliance and resilience.
• Strong understanding of data integrity, security, and compliance principles.

Project & Process Management

• Skilled in process improvement, policy development, and operational efficiency.

Professionalism & Adaptability

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of data storage, processing, analysis, and visualization technologies in administrative or academic contexts.
• Familiarity with web application frameworks, object-oriented programming, modern development stacks and cloud computing concepts.
• Understanding of network protocols and their application in large-scale institutional environments.

Strategic & Architectural Thinking

• Experience in evaluating and integrating emerging technologies to support strategic goals.
• Experience managing complex hybrid infrastructure environments (on prem, cloud infrastructure as a service and/or software as a service) that integrate.

Security, Risk Management & Disaster Recovery

• Proven experience in developing and implementing disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with various backup and recovery technologies and strategies.

Project & Process Management

• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Experience in managing budgets, hardware/software procurement, and chargeback models.

Professionalism & Adaptability

• Experience in leading change management initiatives and managing their impact across departments.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $138,200.00 - $204,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• Flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting, may be available based on candidate availability and business needs. Final arrangements will be determined in partnership with the position's supervisor to ensure alignment with role responsibilities and department requirements, and are subject to change.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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