Director, Systems and Programming

General Characteristics
Responsible for the full systems development life cycle management of projects/programs. Provides direction for technical and business resources. Actively participates in long-range strategy planning and manages policy development to address complex business issues, provides leadership to cross-functional teams. Serves as the primary point of contact from project/program inception to delivery. Defines and develops project management infrastructure, manages a methodology driven quality plan, monitors and controls the quality of the deliverable, as well as manages the project completion process through customer acceptance. Works with business unit managers and forms alliances on projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements/conflicts and vendor contract clarification.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders. Requires advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management and other related disciplines/processes.

Breadth: Senior level management in systems analysis and applications development. Has overall responsibility for department decisions and management. Provides strategic direction, coaches and mentors more junior management staff and/or senior technical staff. Accountable for IT functional/departmental results. Frequently reports to a Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer.


*Please note that this application is part of our candidate pool for future staffing needs under our contract with the State of Florida. Positions may not be available immediately, and job locations, assignments, and start dates may vary depending on agency requirements. By applying, you will be considered for current and upcoming opportunities, and we will reach out if a role that matches your skills and qualifications becomes available.*