Director of Development Operations
Listed on 2025-12-05
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Cloud Computing
Director of Development Operations
Inside Higher Ed
Job Posting: JR101300 Director of Development Operations (Open)
Department: Information Technology, PM
Position Type: Regular
Open Date: 08-28-2025
Salary: $160,000 - $170,000
Bowie State University seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of Development Operations to lead enterprise application development, data integration, and Dev Ops initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and optimization of enterprise systems including Oracle, People Soft, Workday, and associated databases. The Director will drive innovation in system integration, automation, and data operations to support the university’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and integration of enterprise applications and data systems across Oracle, People Soft, Workday, and other platforms.
- Oversee Dev Ops and Data Ops functions, including CI/CD pipeline development, automation, and cloud-based architecture.
- Manage a team of developers, analysts, and system administrators to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.
- Collaborate with university stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scopes, and deliver high-impact technology solutions.
- Implement and maintain robust monitoring, observability, and performance optimization strategies.
- Develop and enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards in collaboration with the Information Security Office.
- Drive continuous improvement through agile methodologies, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies.
- Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and technology procurement aligned with budgetary goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, enterprise systems, or Dev Ops leadership.
- Proven experience with Oracle databases, People Soft, Workday, and enterprise application integration.
- Strong understanding of APIs, middleware, and data transformation tools.
- Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex technology projects.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise software development and infrastructure.
- Experience in higher education or public sector IT environments.
- Certifications in PMP, Dev Ops, or cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS).
- Visas and labor certification will not be sponsored for this position. Application only accepted from citizens or permanent residents. Position excluded from Union Representation and Collective Bargaining.
Medical, dental, prescription, long‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer‑funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and…
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