Technical Director - 60014532

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Administration’s Division of Enterprise Applications is seeking a Technical Director to lead technology operations supporting the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) and related enterprise technology services. The role is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing enterprise technology operations, including enterprise applications, software development, systems integration, enterprise architecture, reporting and analytics, systems administration, and technology modernization. The position leads multidisciplinary technical organizations, sets strategic direction, develops technical capabilities, optimizes service delivery, and advances initiatives that support statewide business operations. The position is onsite in Columbia, South Carolina. The Technical Director also oversees staffing and resource allocation, technical planning and architecture, staff development, vendor and contractor relationships, cybersecurity coordination, technology risk management, disaster recovery, and operational resiliency. The position may require overnight travel, evening and weekend work, on-call shifts and callback, and reporting during emergencies or hazardous weather events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Extensive experience leading enterprise application development, systems integration, cloud technologies, and large-scale information technology initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, software development, enterprise architecture, and enterprise application delivery in a complex environment.
Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle, including application design, development, implementation, maintenance, and operational support.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships across executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
Knowledge of enterprise application architecture, software engineering principles, cloud technologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development methodologies.
Experience managing enterprise application development, system integration, technology modernization, and support activities.
Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, establish development standards, and deliver secure, scalable enterprise technology solutions.
Experience working in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments.
Position may require overnight travel, evening and weekend work, on-call shifts and callback, and reporting during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP ERP, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Azure, AWS, cloud-native application development, and enterprise integration technologies.
Applicable cloud, SAP, or project management certifications.
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, enterprise integration platforms, and container technologies.

Responsibilities

Direct enterprise development services, reporting and analytics, systems administration, and enterprise architecture functions supporting the SCEIS environment.
Direct staffing strategies, resource allocation, contractor oversight, and organizational development activities supporting enterprise technology operations.
Lead technology planning and architectural activities supporting current and future business requirements.
Support staff through coaching, training, and performance development.
Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives.
Foster a positive, team-focused environment.
Direct activities supporting cybersecurity coordination, technology risk management, disaster recovery, and operational resiliency.
Oversee technology vendors, contractors, consultants, and service providers supporting enterprise technology operations.
Support division leadership in executing strategic initiatives, modernization efforts, and enterprise technology objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program
State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees