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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Assistant Director - IT Application Development - **Company:** School Employees Retirement System of Ohio - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,720.0 - $213,464.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=517748c1653d0256 ## About the Role * Master's degree preferred or Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or related field. * Seven to ten years' experience in IT enterprise application development management. * PMP Certification preferred. * Demonstrated ability to model SERS' Leadership Pillars: Strategic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Trust and Collaboration, Embracing Change and Uncertainty, Accountability, Talent Development, and a positive, engaging work environment. * Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills. * Ability to assess strengths and weaknesses of individuals and teams, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively. * Empathetic communication skills, both oral and written. * Conflict management and adaptability. * Strong attention to detail, planning, and organizing skills. * Effective relationship-building and teamwork. * Strategic awareness and broad thinking. * Equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience considered. ## Description The School Employees Retirement System of Ohio is seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Director for IT Application Development to lead the design, development, and implementation of our enterprise pension system. This strategic and operational role is responsible for aligning technology solutions with business goals, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across the application development lifecycle., * Lead high-impact development teams and foster a strong, innovative software development culture. * Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices and integrate GenAI technologies to enhance delivery velocity and quality. * Shape and maintain the pension system's technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry trends. * Oversee vendor management, KPI-driven performance improvement, and comprehensive application lifecycle management (ALM). * Partner with the CTO and business stakeholders to anticipate needs, prioritize features, and manage software releases. * Champion Agile practices and continuous improvement initiatives. * Enforce SERS policies, manage employee relations, and cultivate a unified "One IT" culture. * Ensure project management rigor across all IT development initiatives. * Guide project teams through the entire application lifecycle, ensuring quality and timely completion of deliverables. * Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and security of all PII and PHI data in compliance with federal and state laws. * Carry a cell phone to support daily business needs. * Other duties as assigned., * Focus: Dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers. * Accountability: Takes responsibility for work activities and personal actions. * Communication: Creates an environment of open, direct, and proactive communication. * Collaboration: Develops cooperation and teamwork. * Innovation: Commitment to new and innovative approaches. * Strategic Leadership: Models SERS' Leadership Pillars and supports ONE SERS. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)