Manager, Applications Development

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

$50,000 group term life insurance

12 vacation days and 12 sick days

Job summary

Sdccdjobs is seeking a Manager of Applications Development for the Information Technology department in San Diego. This role includes overseeing a technical team, development planning, and improving software solutions.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with PeopleSoft or similar platforms and at least five years of experience in software development leadership. Comprehensive benefits are provided including employer-paid health plans and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience leading or managing software development teams.
• Strong analytical skills and cross-functional coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical staff performing design, development, maintenance, and reporting on applications.
• Lead and mentor team performance towards continuous improvement.
• Prioritize development work based on business needs and resource availability.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle Fusion, or Workday

Application security and system integrations

Cloud infrastructure knowledge (OCI, AWS, Azure)

Problem-solving skills

Technical project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Job description

Special Instructions

Please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Position Overview

Applications are currently being accepted for Manager, Applications Development in the Information Technology department, located at the San Diego District Office. Hours are Monday to Friday (8am – 5pm). Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on departmental needs. The Manager of Application Development manages the application development staff in design, development, implementation, and support of applications and interfaces. The role may involve transfer to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Job Functions

• Oversee technical staff and consultants performing design, development, implementation, maintenance, and reporting on applications and projects.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate team performance; foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and developing staff to meet departmental needs.
• Prioritize development work based on regulatory requirements, business needs, and resource availability to deliver high‑impact solutions on time.
• Oversee release planning and coordinate environments across Development, Test, QA, and Production; communicate project progress, risks, and timelines to stakeholders and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with implementing, configuring and supporting PeopleSoft, Oracle Fusion, or Workday Finance and/or HR.
• Strong background in application security and system‑to‑system integrations.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (OCI, AWS, Azure, or similar platforms). On‑prem to SaaS application migration experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in technical project leadership and cross‑functional coordination.
• Five (5) years of experience leading or managing software development teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience.

Additional Requirements for Foreign Degrees

Applicants with foreign degrees must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI). The evaluation must be submitted with the online application.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans are 100% employer‑paid for you and all dependents.
• $50,000 group term life insurance.
• 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Educational incentive program (for salary advancement).
• CalPERS employer contribution rate of 27.05%.

EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination

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Required Documents

• Résumé