Assistant Director/ Associate Director - Division of Infotech

About the University:Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab, is a leading multidisciplinary private university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with the NAAC A grade, the highest accreditation in India. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, LPU secured the 31st position among universities in India, reflecting its strong performance in teaching, research, and outcomes. Globally, LPU has achieved significant recognition by being ranked 5th in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, among all Government Universities, IITs, and Private Institutions, highlighting its growing international standing, academic excellence, and impactful research ecosystem.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) inviting applications for Assistant Director/ Associate Director - Division of Infotech. The role will drive the university's enterprise IT strategy, digital transformation, and technology innovation while ensuring robust, secure, and scalable systems supporting academics, administration, and student experience.

Role OverviewAssistant Director/ Additional Director - Division of Infotech will provide strategic, architectural, and hands-on technical leadership across LPU's IT ecosystem, including ERP, LMS, academic platforms, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital products. This role requires a rare blend of leadership, deep technical understanding, and coding awareness to guide large engineering teams and mission-critical systems.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Digital LeadershipDefine and execute LPU's IT and digital transformation roadmapAlign technology initiatives with academic, administrative, and institutional goalsAct as a strategic technology advisor to university leadershipTechnical & Coding OversightMaintain strong working knowledge of modern programming languages, frameworks, and system architecture(Java / Python / JavaScript, APIs, microservices, databases, cloud-native systems)Review and guide critical codebases, system designs, APIs, and integrationsEnforce coding standards, secure coding practices, version control, and documentationEnterprise Systems & PlatformsLead development and operations of ERP, LMS, SIS, CRM, portals, mobile apps, and analytics platformsEnsure system scalability, performance, reliability, and high availabilityDrive DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud adoptionCybersecurity & Data GovernanceOwn cybersecurity strategy, secure SDLC, and data protection practicesEnsure compliance with IT Act, audits, and institutional security standardsOversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigationProject & Delivery ManagementGovern large-scale IT projects using Agile / Scrum methodologiesEnsure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of initiativesTrack KPIs, system uptime, and service performanceStakeholder & Service ExcellenceCollaborate with Academic Schools, Admissions, HR, Finance, Marketing, and OperationsTranslate functional requirements into scalable technical solutionsEnsure high satisfaction for students, faculty, and staffPeople, Culture & Capability BuildingBuild, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering, DevOps, QA, and IT operations teamsDrive continuous upskilling in emerging technologiesFoster a culture of innovation, accountability, and ownershipVendor & Budget ManagementManage strategic technology vendors, cloud partners, and system integratorsEnsure SLA adherence, cost optimization, and technical qualityPlan and manage IT budgets (CapEx / OpEx)

Desired ProfileEducationB.Tech / M.Tech / MCA / equivalent in Computer Science, IT, or related fieldAdvanced certifications in Cloud / Cybersecurity / Architecture preferredExperience08 - 10 years of experience in IT leadership, large-scale systems, or digital platformsProven experience managing enterprise applications and infrastructureStrong exposure to software development, system architecture, and code reviewCore SkillsEnterprise IT Architecture & Digital TransformationSoftware Development & Coding StandardsCloud Platforms, DevOps & AutomationCybersecurity & Data GovernanceAgile Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement