Assistant Director/ Additional 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/ Additional 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 Overview Assistant 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 Responsibilities Strategic & Digital Leadership Define and execute LPU’s IT and digital transformation roadmap Align technology initiatives with academic, administrative, and institutional goals Act as a strategic technology advisor to university leadership Technical & Coding Oversight Maintain 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 integrations Enforce coding standards, secure coding practices, version control, and documentation Enterprise Systems & Platforms Lead development and operations of ERP, LMS, SIS, CRM, portals, mobile apps, and analytics platforms Ensure system scalability, performance, reliability, and high availability Drive DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud adoption Cybersecurity & Data Governance Own cybersecurity strategy, secure SDLC, and data protection practices Ensure compliance with IT Act, audits, and institutional security standards Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigation Project & Delivery Management Govern large-scale IT projects using Agile / Scrum methodologies Ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of initiatives Track KPIs, system uptime, and service performance Stakeholder & Service Excellence Collaborate with Academic Schools, Admissions, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Translate functional requirements into scalable technical solutions Ensure high satisfaction for students, faculty, and staff People, Culture & Capability Building Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering, DevOps, QA, and IT operations teams Drive continuous upskilling in emerging technologies Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and ownership Vendor & Budget Management Manage strategic technology vendors, cloud partners, and system integrators Ensure SLA adherence, cost optimization, and technical quality Plan and manage IT budgets (CapEx / OpEx)

Desired Profile Education B.Tech / M.Tech / MCA / equivalent in Computer Science, IT, or related field Advanced certifications in Cloud / Cybersecurity / Architecture preferred Experience 10 - 15 years of experience in IT leadership, large-scale systems, or digital platforms Proven experience managing enterprise applications and infrastructure Strong exposure to software development, system architecture, and code review Core Skills Enterprise IT Architecture & Digital Transformation Software Development & Coding Standards Cloud Platforms, DevOps & Automation Cybersecurity & Data Governance Agile Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement