Executive Director, Software Engineering

About the role

This role is responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of engineers, quality analysts, business analysts, and team leaders. The position involves architecting, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and implementing information systems and application software architectures that support the core organizational functions. A strong engineering and technology background, effective communication skills, and a partnership attitude are required to build strong relationships with other technology leaders.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit excellent people skills and effective oral and written communication.
• Demonstrate expertise in general operating methods, principles, and practices of information technology, network, and telecommunications management, cloud management and configuration, and maintenance.
• Apply thorough knowledge of methods, practices, and terminology of information systems.
• Leverage high-level experience in operating systems, common desktop applications, specialized applications used by the college, programming languages and standards, and database systems, architecture, and security.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including leadership/managerial accountability.
• May consider equivalent combinations of degree and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field (preferred).
• Technology experience in higher education.
• Experience in personnel management and building high-performing teams.
• Strong business knowledge and familiarity with academic environments.