Supports and, as assigned, serves as technical lead for information technology and system projects from RFI/RFP, security review, and procurement through implementation:• Supports development, management, and communication of technology implementation schedules, test plans, issues, and documentation in partnership with Operations Leads, USIT leadership, OIT, and vendors;• Documents technical requirements and supports Operations Leads in documenting business and process requirements;• Works with USIT leadership, Operations Leads, OIT, Procurement, and other campus partners to move implementation and development projects through appropriate processes including RFI/RFP, SOW, ASR, and SAGIT;• Participates in business process analysis with departmental staff and Operations Leads to identify functional requirements and develop technical requirement proposals for use with vendor procurement processes;• Works collaboratively with a multitude of operational and technical partners, scheduling stakeholder meetings, seeking input on projects and technology, with clear and consistent communication on project status and action steps and impacts for stakeholders;• Uses project management principles and best practices to plan for and manage system upgrades and integrations with clear and regular communication to impacted stakeholders;• Using benchmarking with peer institutions and industry research, investigates and recommends innovating technology (hardware and software), vendor services, application integration, customer process improvement opportunities, and solutions that will support the ongoing goals of their assigned departments. Serves as a technical resource for data, reporting, integrations, and university data stewardship practices: • Coordinates with USIT Data Analytics & Integration to ensure effective and reliable integrations between various technology platforms, including domain-specific applications, back office, financial, labor scheduling, and mobile applications;• Works collaboratively with departmental colleagues and Operations Leads to understand and document data needs with a focus on customer experience and operational decision making;• Develops and maintains proficiency in advanced analytic and database tools, internet-based resources and in-house data sources;• In partnership with USIT Data Management, supports development and interpretation of self-service data sources, operational reports, and interactive dashboards that facilitate intuitive end user reporting and analysis;• Supports USIT Data Management and Operations Leads with data initiatives such as data cleansing, accuracy, integrity, data dictionary, data inventory, data classification, and data retention.