Computer System Manager Level 4 - Director of Application Development

Computer System Manager Level 4 - Director of Application Development

I.T. Computer Systems Managers manage and direct an Information Technology area at a College or University level. They set policies and procedures, direct technical staff, and maintain responsibility for administrative as well as technical issues within their assigned area(s) of responsibility. They may manage major and/or large, complex information systems activities and/or manage a unit or group.

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Computer Systems Manager

Exempt

The City College of New York (CCNY), the founding institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), is renowned for its world‑class programs in architecture, engineering, medicine, and liberal arts and sciences. With over 16,000 students enrolled annually, CCNY leads CUNY in funded research and hosts several premier research centers, including two advanced research facilities. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is integral to CCNY’s operations and is responsible for all campus‑wide IT functions including software application development, hardware support, telecommunications, instructional technology, media services, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

OIT is dedicated to providing cutting‑edge technology solutions that support the academic and administrative needs of the college.

Reporting directly to the Deputy CIO and CISO, the Director of Application Development provides strategic and operational leadership over application and software development at CCNY in the title of Computer Systems Manager Level
4. This includes custom application development, ERP integrations, middleware, and business intelligence/reporting tools. The Director leads a hands‑on development team and plays a critical role in architecting, developing, integrating, and maintaining scalable and secure technology solutions, integrating legacy and established technology with emerging trends that support the academic and administrative missions of the college.

The Director of Application Development plays a critical hands‑on role in architecting secure, modern, and scalable solutions, overseeing project delivery, and fostering innovation in the design and deployment of in‑house custom software applications. The ideal candidate combines technical depth, strong leadership, demonstrable project management skills, and the ability to mentor developers while engaging with campus stakeholders to translate business needs into effective application solutions.

The Director will utilize his/ her expertise to coordinate on college‑wide IT initiatives, procedures, and protocols, collaborating with other OIT professionals, including systems administrators, network administrators, help desk analysts, security administrators, and third‑party vendors. He/ she will also liaison and assist with integration and deployment of CCNY and CUNY enterprise and infrastructure deployments.

The individual will work closely with other IT professionals, in particular other IT Directors, systems administrators, network administrators, IT security administrators and third‑party vendors.

The scope of this position includes, but it is not limited to, the following:

• Manage the Application Development team of programmers, database administrators, and communications specialists responsible for developing and delivering campus‑wide applications coordinating and distributing official campus‑wide messages, and for managing the college’s web hosting and content platforms.

• Lead the full application development lifecycle—including requirements gathering, architecture, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support—with a focus on in‑house custom application development and client satisfaction.

• Oversee and lead software projects using effective programming methodologies (i.e. Agile, Scrum or Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand‑ups, and stakeholder demos.

• Provide hands‑on…