Howe School Faculty

Jerry Luftman's career includes strategic positions in management (Information Technology and consulting), management consulting, Information Systems, and education. Dr. Luftman's experience combines the strengths of practitioner, consultant, and academic. His proficiency in business-IT alignment, books, published research, consulting and teaching/speaking engagements further exemplify Dr. Luftman's expertise and leadership in his field. He is frequently called upon as an executive mentor and coach.

After a notable twenty-two year career with IBM, he is currently a Distinguished Service Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology School of Management. Besides the traditional responsibilities of a Professor, teaching Masters and Ph.D. students, Dr. Luftman is the Executive Director of the Stevens' graduate Information Systems programs. In this capacity, Dr. Luftman manages and conducts projects, research, and executive programs. Among his many clients are IBM, U.S. government federal and state agencies, AT&T, Lucent, and Prudential. Dr. Luftman's project experience ranges from senior management issues through tactical implementation. His current projects include creating business and information technology strategies and plans, facilitating IT governance methods, and developing and deploying applications leveraging emerging technologies. Dr. Luftman most recently pioneered the vehicle for assessing the maturity of IT-business alignment. He serves on the executive board of several companies, organizations, and journals.

Dr. Luftman's last responsibility at IBM was a key speaker at the Advanced Business Institute in Palisades. While responsible for management research, he played a significant role in defining and introducing the IT Strategy and Planning, and Business Process Reengineering practice methods for the IBM Consulting Group. His framework for applying the strategic alignment model is key in helping clients understand, define, and scope the appropriate strategic planning approach to pursue.