The Opportunity

The Computing Services Department seeks an incumbent for the position of Manager, Systems Development who is responsible for planning, directing, and organizing the operations and activities of Systems Development team; responsible for development, implementation, maintenance, upgrade, support, and integration of Administrative and Academic Software systems, hardware and software; assure functionality of and access to major University information systems.

The Responsibilities

• Manage the systems development team in all aspects of the project life cycle. Set priorities. Monitor progress.

• Work with Senior Technical Leads in efforts to formulate the appropriate scope/releases/bundles to meet functional goals.

• Provide leadership and counsel for the University in determining strategies to enhance the value of academic and administrative software systems.

• Develop and implement strategic plans and supporting budget to maintain and enhance centralized administrative software services.

• Inspire, develop, and manage staff using quality service techniques in order to deliver successful projects and services in turn leading to high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Provide for secure information systems, including the implementation of data redundancy and recovery techniques.

• Manage project implementation of new software, services, and functionality.

• Provide technical, administrative and team leadership for the development team, providing feedback, ensuring the full potential of your team is realized.

• Manage support and consultation services to resolve issues or problems with Academic or Administrative Software Systems.

• Communicate with other administrators, University personnel and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; negotiate with vendors and contractors as appropriate.

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates; assist in the hiring and training of student assistants.

• Participate in departmental budgeting and planning activities; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

• Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to assigned areas; prepare reports, articles, correspondence and other materials.

• Develop and maintain executable project timelines, resource plans, and cost estimates for all projects.

Job Details

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