Assistant Director of Software Engineering — Gies College of Business – 1026013-6689

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12210840 Assistant Director
of Software Engineering — Gies College of Business

Information Technology Partners

Job Summary

This role focuses on leading the IT Partners @ Gies Software, AI, and
Automation Engineering team, managing projects, and optimizing workflows
to support the instructional, research, and administrative functions of
the Gies College of Business.

Duties & Responsibilities

– Team Leadership and Development

Lead and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a
collaborative and innovative work environment.

Collaborate with senior technical staff to mentor and build the
technical expertise of the team.

Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback,
and identify professional development opportunities.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and agile development
methodologies within the team.

– Project Management

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software
development, web, vended platform management, AI integration, and
process automation, ensuring alignment with the colleges strategic
goals.

Develop project plans and timelines and manage resources to ensure
projects are completed on time and within scope.

Work collaboratively with the IT Partners Client Succes and
Operations team to facilitate effective communication among
stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and external partners, to
gather requirements and provide project updates.

– Workflow and Process Optimization

Design and implement efficient workflows and processes to enhance
the productivity and effectiveness of the software engineering team.

Coordinate with software engineering staff to identify and implement
best practices for software development, documentation, and quality
assurance.

Work in collaboration with the IT Partners Client Success and
Operations group to ensure all software products meet usability,
accessibility, and quality standards.

Utilize data-driven approaches to identify bottlenecks and areas for
improvement in the software development lifecycle.

– Strategic Collaboration and Support

Collaborate with other IT Partners groups, including Data Strategy
and Management; Infrastructure and Solutions Architecture; and
Client Success and Operations.

Coordinate support for custom software, applications, and platforms
with IT Partners Client Success and Operations.

Collaborate with other IT units and college departments to align
software engineering initiatives with organizational objectives.

Represent the software engineering team in campus-wide working
groups and committees.

Provide support and guidance on technical issues and ensure
compliance with university policies and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Any one or any combination totaling 5 years (60 months) from the
following categories: College coursework which includes Information
Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT Systems, or a closely
related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its
proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12
months) Associates Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months
(18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelors Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36
months) Work experience in IT-related functions such as
hardware/software support, programming, network design, network
engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field, which
includes supervisory or lead worker capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer science degree preferred.

Experi nce in leading teams with a people-centered management approach.
Experience in collaborative work with software development, data, and
client teams. Experience in managing software development projects.
Experience in developing automations and business process improvement
initiatives. Experience with University of Illinois systems and
processes.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5030 – Information Technology
Manager/Administrative Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month
basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search
close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications
and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted
salary range for the position is $95,000 to $115,000. Professional
development and other advancement opportunities are also available.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits, including
paid leave and holidays:

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays

For more information about Gies Business, visit
https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies .

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