Associate Director, Technology Strategy and Solutions (APPLICATIONS PRG SUPV 2)

About the role

This position requires both technical leadership and broad business knowledge to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure digital solutions, applications, and technology services. The role supervises and mentors programmers, system administrators, and business systems analysts within the Technology Strategy and Solutions team, administering policies and providing guidance on best practices, standards, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Solutions Architecture, Platform Integration & Application Development (45%)

• Technical Leadership, Team Management & Service Delivery (30%)

• Security, Governance, Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Supervision and Leadership (10%)

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in software development, enterprise systems architecture, application integration, or large-scale enterprise application environments.
  • Significant experience with application development, APIs, middleware, web services, and data integration technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex enterprise or cloud-based application architectures that integrate multiple systems and platforms.
  • Experience working with enterprise or SaaS platforms such as CRM systems, learning management systems, analytics platforms, or other large-scale institutional systems.
  • Knowledge of enterprise systems architecture, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and systems integration methods including APIs, middleware, and data integration across enterprise and cloud-based platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives or supervising technical staff, including developers, system administrators, or analysts.
  • Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with stakeholders, translating business requirements into secure, reliable, and sustainable technology solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and overseeing information security practices, including access management, data protection, risk mitigation, and compliance with institutional or regulatory security standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Skill in designing scalable technical solutions and integrating multiple applications and systems to support complex operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience working in higher education or continuing and professional education environments, supporting academic or student-facing technology systems.

• Experience architecting and integrating enterprise SaaS platforms such as CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), enterprise data warehouses, analytics platforms, or student information systems.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise integration frameworks, including API management, middleware, event-driven architectures, or integration platforms.

• Experience leading cross-platform digital transformation initiatives that unify multiple systems into a cohesive and scalable technology ecosystem.

• Experience implementing automation, workflow orchestration, or low-code/no-code solutions to streamline operational processes.

• Experience evaluating or implementing artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, or machine learning solutions to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, or user experience.

• Knowledge of enterprise SaaS platforms and technology ecosystems commonly used in higher education, such as CRM systems, learning management systems, data warehouses, and analytics platforms.

• Knowledge of cloud technologies, automation, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced analytics that support scalable and innovative digital services.

• Experience leading enterprise integration and digital transformation initiatives that unify systems into a cohesive and scalable technology platform.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $102,400.00/yr. - $202,400.00/yr.

• Salary Frequency: Annual

• Salary Grade: Grade 25

• UC Job Title: APPLICATIONS PRG SUPV 2

• UC Job Code: 000664

• Number of Positions: 1

• Appointment Type: Staff: Career

• Percentage of Time: 100%

• Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Manager to advise

• Location: Davis, CA

• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

• Benefits Eligible: Yes