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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Platforms Engineering - **Company:** The University of Maryland - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, DevOps, Document Management Systems, Information Technology Operations, Open Source Technology, Payment Gateway, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Student Information Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Togaf, Information Technology, People Soft, Low-code, Enterprise Integration, Integration Frameworks, 3-tier Architectures, Workday - **Published:** October 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/assistant-vice-president-enterprise-platforms-engineering/11610785 ## About the Role Required education & experience: A demonstrated ability to get things done and deliver results. An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business, or a related technology discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; at least 10 years of progressive experience in application development, application engineering, software engineering, systems integration, enterprise platforms, or related disciplines, including seven (7) years leading software development, application engineering, architecture, or technical delivery teams; hands-on experience in software engineering, solution architecture, product engineering, enterprise application integration, cloud and hybrid platforms, and low-code, no-code, open-source, and commercial enterprise technologies; hands-on techno-functional experience managing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance systems, Student Information Systems (SIS), payment gateways, and related enterprise applications; experience leading application modernization, lifecycle management, API and integration solutions, operational support, and technology delivery initiatives; demonstrated expertise in SDLC, Agile, DevOps, engineering governance, application security, performance optimization, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with architecture, data, operations, cybersecurity, quality, and business stakeholders. Preferred education & experience: An earned Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business, or a related technology discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Senior leadership experience directing managers, engineers, architects, and technical teams in complex enterprise environments. Experience leading implementations of Workday and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, including large-scale business process transformation and enterprise application deployments. Demonstrated success leading cross-application modernization initiatives spanning ERP, HCM, Finance, Student Information Systems, data, identity, and integration platforms. Experience supporting higher education or similarly complex, regulated organizations; experience with enterprise architecture practices, TOGAF, technology roadmaps, and portfolio planning; demonstrated strengths in executive communication, stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship, organizational leadership, workforce development, strategic execution, and continuous improvement. Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMP, Product Management, SAFe, Agile, TOGAF, cloud, DevOps, or ITIL certifications are desirable. ## Description Be an Early Applicant Remote Hiring Remotely in USA Expert/Leader Remote Hiring Remotely in USA Expert/Leader Leads enterprise application engineering strategy, modernization, integration, escalated support, governance, and operational resilience across ERP, HCM, SIS, finance, and related platforms. Oversees directors, architects, and engineering teams; manages budgets, vendors, lifecycle planning, incident response, quality, releases, cybersecurity alignment, and continuous improvement. Partners with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, maintainable solutions while developing workforce capability and organizational effectiveness. The summary above was generated by AI, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an experienced servant leader as our next Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Platforms Engineering (AVP). Reporting to the Vice President, Platform Engineering, this AVP is responsible for leading a team of directors overseeing the engineering, modernization, escalated support, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications that enable critical institutional business processes. This role oversees application engineering teams supporting key application domains, including Student Information Systems (SIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Document Management (EDM), Faculty Profile Management, and related services. The AVP collaborates with Business Relationship Managers, Enterprise Architecture, Domain and Solution Architects, Data, Integrations, Cybersecurity, Quality Management, Release Enablement, IT Operations, and business stakeholders to ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that support UMGC priorities and operational excellence. Position is hybrid with 2-3 days/week in office. Relocation to the Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia metro area is required. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Enterprise Platforms Strategy, Modernization & Domain Alignment. Partner with enterprise and domain architecture to develop and execute applications strategies and investments across multiple technology domains, initiatives, modernization, and lifecycle plans ensuring alignment with architecture standards, business priorities, cybersecurity requirements, and technology direction. · Engineering, Integration & Solution Delivery. Accountable for high quality, efficient application engineering, testing, and escalated support of enterprise applications, services, workflows, and integrations while following engineering standards, methodologies, and delivery practices that ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability; also responsible for the enterprise platforms engineering budget. · Management, Operations & Service Excellence. Work with architects to provide guidance on business applications lifecycle planning, Tier 3 operational support, issue resolution, performance optimization, and continuous improvement activities that ensure application reliability, availability, security, and business continuity objectives are achieved. · Engineering Governance & Delivery Performance. Partner with domain architects to establish business applications engineering governance and performance measures while collaborating with Quality Management and Release Enablement teams to support effective testing, quality assurance, release readiness, and deployment activities. · Business Partnership, Technology Enablement & Vendor Management. Partner with Business Relationship Managers, Enterprise Architecture, Architects, PMO, business leaders, Data, Integrations, Cybersecurity, and IT Operations to understand requirements, evaluate solutions, manage vendor relationships, and deliver technology that enables UMGC objectives and digital initiatives. · Leadership, Workforce Development & Organizational Effectiveness. Lead and develop application engineering managers, solution architects, and engineers through workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, coaching, performance management, and organizational leadership practices that strengthen engineering maturity and delivery effectiveness. · Technology Policy Advisory. Assist the Information Technology Policy Administrator with UMGC technology policy development and refinement. · Incident & Problem Management Leadership. Provide leadership for major incident response, escalation management, and operational resilience. Oversee on-call readiness and coverage for critical off-hours support, and drive post-incident reviews, root cause analysis, problem management, and continuous service improvement.