Director of Development Operations

Director of Development Operations

Bowie State University is seeking 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Conditions Of Employment

• 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.

Additional Job Information

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Seniority

Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

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