Director, Enterprise Software Platforms & Administration

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Director of Software, Platforms, Finance and Administration to lead mission-critical enterprise software efforts within the OCIO. The role will set governance, manage lifecycle decisions and align software strategy with architecture, cybersecurity and procurement across the organization.

The position directs a portfolio of platforms, oversees licensing and vendor relations, and leads staff and contractors while advising senior leadership on financial and

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce Institution-wide policies, standards and governance for software platforms.
• Serve as final technical and managerial authority for software lifecycle decisions.
• Develop institutional guidance and integrate software governance with architecture, cybersecurity, procurement and controls.
• Direct a portfolio of enterprise software platforms; oversee licensing, vendor relationships and cost optimization.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments and resolve high-impact cross-organizational issues.
• Direct, monitor and evaluate staff and contractors; set performance standards and resolve issues.

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Director of Software, Platforms, Finance and Administration to lead mission-critical enterprise software efforts within the OCIO. The role will set governance, manage lifecycle decisions and align software strategy with architecture, cybersecurity and procurement across the organization.

The position directs a portfolio of platforms, oversees licensing and vendor relations, and leads staff and contractors while advising senior leadership on financial and