Vaco by Highspring · 1 day ago
Director of Application Development
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expVaco by Highspring is partnering with a Cincinnati-based company in search of their next Director of Application Development. In this role, you will manage and mentor multiple software development teams while ensuring adherence to corporate software development standards and leading the company's digital transformation efforts.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Julia Jasko
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage diverse application development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Ensure development teams adhere to company-defined software development standards, practices, and governance
Oversee delivery of enterprise applications across platforms (.NET, SharePoint, Salesforce, etc.) to meet business needs
Partner with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and project management teams to align technology initiatives with organizational goals
Drive the company's digital transformation by introducing modern development methodologies, cloud adoption strategies, DevOps practices, and scalable architectures
Establish and track key performance metrics for development productivity, quality, and delivery timelines
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party software and service providers
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions
Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and capacity forecasting
Champion process automation & efficiency, identifying and implementing solutions that improve speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of both business and production workflows
Stay current on the latest in AI technologies, assessing and applying them to enhance business intelligence, automation, and operational outcomes
Champion change management, fostering awareness, enthusiasm, and adoption of new technologies while leading the cultural shift toward a more data-driven, efficient, and innovative organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large organization (5,000+ employees preferred)
Proven experience managing enterprise-level development teams across multiple platforms (.NET, SharePoint, Salesforce, and others)
Demonstrated success leading organizations through digital transformation, including modernization of legacy systems, adoption of cloud technologies, and agile/DevOps practices
Strong knowledge of enterprise application architecture, software development life cycle (SDLC), and governance frameworks
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with budget management, vendor management, and resource planning
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution
Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including both cloud-based and on-premises environments, and how to design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions
Preferred
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Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase