Manager, Software Solutions and Strategy
The Ohio State University

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Job Title:Manager, Software Solutions and StrategyDepartment:ERIK | Office of Research Information Systems

The Manager, Software Solutions and Strategy provides development technology leadership to support the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) vision of the Office of Research under the direction of the Senior Manager, Project Development and Software within the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) Office of Research Information Systems (ORIS).

Evaluates emerging development trends, security practices, and user experience models for implementation within applications developed and offered by the Office of Research. Provides recommendations to leadership related to new or enhanced equipment, software, or programming.

Manages a team responsible for creating and supporting new application software using appropriate languages and technology as it relates to system development and engineering. Works with internal and external vendors to identify and execute cost-effective services to enhance the OSU research enterprise; interacts with other Office of Research units to develop and support strategic initiatives. Oversees the system software life cycle following development standards and processes; Oversees compliance with university policies on digital security, digital accessibility, and internal auditing; leads and supervises, including conducting performance reviews and supporting Information Systems staff members on the application development team.

With the Senior Manager, participates in creating short- and long-range goals within the applications development team. Works with colleagues across the university to develop efficiencies and establish relationships within the office. Manages the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff. Provides recommendations to leadership for staffing opportunities or enhancements within the development team.

Responsibilities:

60%: Leads and manages the application development team, including establishing software architecture patterns, peer code review, establishing coding standards, software documentation, establishing priorities for developers, and developer coaching. Manages a team that creates and supports new application software using appropriate languages and technology. May contribute to writing application source code, as needed. Evaluates emerging development trends, security practices, and user experience models for implementation within applications developed and offered by ERIK. Provides leadership with recommendations for new or enhanced equipment, software, or programming.

20%: Works with campus partners and external vendors on implementing new technologies in support of ERA business applications. Works with internal and external vendors to identify and execute cost-effective services to enhance the OSU research enterprise; interacts with other ERIK units to develop and support strategic initiatives. Works closely with colleagues across the university to develop efficiencies and establish relationships.

10%: Oversees compliance with university policies on digital security, digital accessibility, and internal auditing. Oversees the system software life cycle following development standards and processes; Works closely with the Senior Manager to create short- and long-range goals within ORIS.

5%: Research new technologies that can be used to improve current software applications. Works with internal and external vendors to identify and execute cost-effective services to enhance the OSU research enterprise. Manages the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff. Provides recommendations to leadership for staffing opportunities or enhancements.

5%: Identifies opportunities for professional development; performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience with web application development including at least one of the following: Typescript, ReactJS, SASS, GraphQL and REST web services, MS SQL and other web-based languages determined necessary to support the ERA business apps.
• Experience in web application security.
• Working knowledge of source control and continuous integration processes.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience in gathering functional requirements, creating technical design specs, documenting, implementing and testing the software apps to meet user requirement.
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure data services.
• Supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of system, database, and program design patterns.
• Project management and business analysis experience.
• Development security audit experience.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• AWS and/or Azure certifications.

A resume or CV are required to be considered for this position. A cover letter is strongly desired.

Function: Information Technology

Subfunction: Enterprise Applications Development

Career Level: M2

The target hiring rate for this position is $118,800.

Additional Information:Location:Mount Hall (0311)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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