Systems Development Director – Portland

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!

The Systems Development Director is recognized as possessing exceptional leadership skills and competence and mastery in the software development discipline. Will provide leadership to a large, geographically distributed software development, maintenance and implementation organization. Will be responsible for technical direction of major internal initiatives. These projects, programs or initiatives, by reason of their size, independent complexity and high degree of affect on Company results may subject the Company to significant risk or cost. Incumbents are subject to functional policy guidance from general management.

REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will be responsible for a large, geographically distributed software development, maintenance and implementation organization.

Will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of major ACS’ initiatives, selecting and directing subordinate and/or dotted line personnel for this purpose.

Keeps apprised of developments affecting area of expertise/client base. Investigates new issues and makes recommendations to senior management. Regularly seeks opportunities to improve ACS’ capabilities in area of expertise.

Serves as a technical expert applying comprehensive technical skills and abilities to unique/important projects.

Leads the development and maintenance of complex business systems. Leads complex technical support functions requiring a comprehensive knowledge of a specialty area.

Will assume functional responsibility for specific tasks or projects and instruct, direct and/or check the work of others. Will participate in the employee selection process and/or provide input for performance appraisals of affected personnel.

Will make high-level technical presentations to management and/or customers.

Will research, write or lead technical proposals that require high level of specific technical or client expertise. In doing so, plans and establishes technical priorities and manpower utilization of affected technical component.

Will market new or follow-on contracts where technical leadership or knowledge of client needs provide ACS with an opportunity to significantly grow or leverage capabilities.



ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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