Assistant Director, Core Business Applications

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Core Business Applications provides strategic and operational leadership to the Core Business Applications team. This role oversees daily operations, guides application development and support activities, and ensures the delivery of high‑quality, reliable solutions aligned with organizational goals and strategic priorities. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Assistant Director actively contributes to hands‑on application development, serving as a technical resource and setting standards for best‑practice implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field.
Minimum 7 years of related professional experience.
Strong SQL proficiency and familiarity with SaaS-based solutions.
Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise application systems.
Solid understanding of SDLC, secure coding practices, and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Functional knowledge of Human Capital Management, Benefits Administration, and Payroll systems.
Ability to analyze and interpret user needs, translate them into technical requirements, and document solutions clearly.
Understanding of employee benefits administration and the Board’s business functions, with the ability to quickly learn emerging processes.
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate and recommend forward‑looking technology solutions.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with both technical and functional stakeholders.
Ability to manage vendor relationships and third‑party consultants with minimal supervision.
Capability to balance multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and deliver accurate, high-quality results under deadlines.
Ability to bridge gaps between diverse technical and business resources at all organizational levels.
Commitment to staying current with advancements in application development, SaaS technologies, and best practices across the IT landscape.

Nice To Haves

An ability to work on-site Tuesday – Thursday at the 2000 Market Street office in Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day leadership for the Core Business Applications team, including mentoring, performance management, and ongoing skill development.
Establish clear performance expectations and deliver timely, constructive feedback to staff.
Promote a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
Perform hands‑on coding and technical development as needed to support project delivery, set development standards, and model best‑practice implementation.
Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of application solutions based on defined timelines and business requirements.
Oversee impact analysis for proposed system changes, prioritizing use of delivered functionality to minimize customization.
Guide the team in maintaining, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within existing systems to ensure stability and usability.
Partner with functional and technical stakeholders to gather and refine requirements that meet both functional needs and non‑functional criteria (e.g., security, reliability, performance, scalability, usability).
Present prototypes and solution recommendations to IT and Board stakeholders as appropriate.
Serve as a subject matter expert in support of the Board’s integrated systems portfolio.
Work with the Director to shape the long‑term applications strategy aligned with the Board’s goals and evolving business needs.
Support the annual budgeting and planning process, including resource needs, project prioritization, and future technology investments.
Ensure user satisfaction with system enhancements and operational support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Defined benefit pension plan.
403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.
Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.