Manager, Applications Development

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Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Classification Title Manager, Applications Development Working Title Recruitment Limits Location District Pay Information

Range 4 ($9,617.30 - $15,665.56) per month based on the current Management salary schedule

Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment web page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, that provide more information about terms and conditions of employment, salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0

No. Months: 12 Position Number: 011803 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Position Type Classified Bargaining Unit Management Range 4 Department Information Technology The Position

Applications are currently being accepted for Manager, Applications Development in the Information Technology department, located at our beautiful, sunny San Diego District Office. Hours are Monday to Friday (8am - 5pm). Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology, the Manager of Application Development manages the application development staff in design, development, implementation and support of applications and interfaces.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description

Link for description: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/humanresources/classification/descriptions/Management/Manager,%20Applications%20Development.pdf

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Desired Qualifications

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 talent 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, or Engineering or equivalent experience.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

NACES Link: https://naces.org/

ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, 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.

• Complete online application;
• 3 References listed within the application; AND,
• Resume.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Begin application review, June 18, 2026

First Interviews: Monday, July 6, 2026 (via Zoom)

2nd Interviews: Monday, July 13, 2026 (in person)

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in Human Resources located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement

CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

• 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%

Posting Number CL01915

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.

• Yes

• No

• • We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your experience managing an applications development team supporting Peoplesoft, Oracle Fusion or similar system for Finance and Human Resources.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your experience managing large IT projects and whether you have used any specific Project Management software tools.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience with Oracle databases or any other relational database management systems.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience migrating or implementing applications on the cloud. What challenges did you encounter?

(Open Ended Question)

• • The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups. Please, share your leadership experience in promoting diversity.

(Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Résumé

Optional Documents