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Bowie State University · 1 month ago

Director of Development Operations

Bowie State University is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Development Operations to lead enterprise application development, data integration, and DevOps initiatives. This role involves overseeing the planning, implementation, and optimization of enterprise systems and driving innovation in system integration, automation, and data operations to support the university’s strategic goals.

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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

Qualification

Oracle databasesPeopleSoftWorkdayDevOps leadershipCI/CD pipelinesCloud platformsData integrationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam management

Required

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

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)

Benefits

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

Company

Bowie State University

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Bowie State University is a school in Bowie.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$5.63M
Key Investors
Maryland Higher Education CommissionNational Science FoundationMinority Business Development Agency
2025-06-04Grant· $2.2M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-01-12Grant· $2.1M

Leadership Team

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Charles Adams
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
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Maurice Tyler
Vice-President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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