Assistant Director, Core Business Applications — Hands-On Leader

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension plan

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeks an Assistant Director, Core Business Applications to lead the Core Business Applications team and drive strategic delivery of enterprise solutions. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on development to set standards and enable successful project delivery.

You will guide design, development, testing, and implementation, while partnering with stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure security, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, MIS or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience.
• Strong SQL proficiency and familiarity with SaaS-based solutions.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise application systems.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, secure coding practices, and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Functional knowledge of HR, Benefits Administration, and Payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the Core Business Applications team, including mentoring and performance management.
• Establish clear performance expectations and deliver timely feedback to staff.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Perform hands-on coding and technical development as needed for project delivery.

Skills

SQL proficiency

SaaS familiarity

Leadership

SDLC knowledge

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS

Tools

HRIS systems

Enterprise apps

Cloud platforms

Job description

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeks an Assistant Director, Core Business Applications to lead the Core Business Applications team and drive strategic delivery of enterprise solutions. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on development to set standards and enable successful project delivery.

You will guide design, development, testing, and implementation, while partnering with stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure security, reliability, and