Technical Director - 60014532

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

15 days vacation per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Retirement options (SCRS / ORP)

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Enterprise Applications, is seeking a Technical Director to lead enterprise technology operations for the SCEIS environment and related services. You will guide architecture, development, and operations, ensuring secure, scalable delivery across the statewide system.

The role requires strong leadership, cloud experience, SDLC oversight, and the ability to drive modernization in a dynamic governmental context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, MIS, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading enterprise application development, systems integration, cloud technologies, and large-scale IT initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, software development, enterprise architecture, and enterprise application delivery within a complex environment.
• Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, implementation, maintenance, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Direct enterprise development services, reporting and analytics, systems administration, and enterprise architecture functions supporting the SCEIS environment.
• Direct staffing strategies, resource allocation, contractor oversight, and organizational development activities supporting enterprise technology operations.
• Lead technology planning efforts and architectural activities supporting current and future business requirements.
• Lead and support staff through coaching, training, and performance development; streamline workflows and implement policies.
• Direct activities supporting cybersecurity coordination, technology risk management, disaster recovery, and operational resiliency.
• Provide oversight of technology vendors, contractors, consultants, and service providers supporting enterprise technology operations.
• Support division leadership in the execution of strategic initiatives, modernization efforts, and enterprise technology objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud technologies

SDLC experience

Agile / Scrum / DevOps

Enterprise architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS / MIS / Eng / B.Adm

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Technical Director

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Enterprise Applications (DEA) is seeking a Technical Director to join the team. We are in growth mode, and it is an exciting time to be a contributing member to SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)! SCEIS is the backbone of our business processes and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens. If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, and are motivated by a fast paced, multi tasked and transforming environment, then this position could be for you! You will serve as the Technical Director responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing enterprise technology operations supporting the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) and related enterprise technology services. Provide leadership and oversight for enterprise applications, software development, systems integration, enterprise architecture, reporting and analytics, systems administration, and technology modernization initiatives to ensure secure, reliable, scalable, and efficient technology services. You will lead multidisciplinary technical organizations responsible for enterprise application delivery and operational support while establishing strategic direction, developing technical capabilities, optimizing service delivery, and advancing enterprise technology initiatives that support statewide business operations.

This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities of the Technical Director:

• Direct enterprise development services, reporting and analytics, systems administration, and enterprise architecture functions supporting the SCEIS environment.
• Direct staffing strategies, resource allocation, contractor oversight, and organizational development activities supporting enterprise technology operations.
• Lead technology planning efforts and architectural activities supporting current and future business requirements.
• Lead and support staff through coaching, training, and performance development. Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive, team focused environment.
• Direct activities supporting cybersecurity coordination, technology risk management, disaster recovery, and operational resiliency.
• Provide oversight of technology vendors, contractors, consultants, and service providers supporting enterprise technology operations.
• Support division leadership in the execution of strategic initiatives, modernization efforts, and enterprise technology objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Extensive experience leading enterprise application development, systems integration, cloud technologies, and large-scale information technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, software development, enterprise architecture, and enterprise application delivery within a complex environment.
• Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including application design, development, implementation, maintenance, and operational support.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build collaborative
  relationships across executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Knowledge of enterprise application architecture, software engineering principles, cloud technologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines,
  and modern software development methodologies.
• Experience managing enterprise application development, system integration, technology modernization, and support activities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, establish development standards, and deliver secure, scalable enterprise technology
  solutions.
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires on-call shifts and call back.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.