Director of Development Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of enterprise applications and data systems across Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday, and other platforms.
• Oversee DevOps and DataOps 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 DevOps leadership.
• Proven experience with Oracle databases, PeopleSoft, 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, DevOps, 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.
• Note: Position excluded from Union Representation and Collective Bargaining.

Additional Job Information

• Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and 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.
• 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.
• The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus.
• The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations.
• In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
• The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
• In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.