Ace Edu Institute is hiring a
VP, Software Development, Remote - United States

Summary

The VP of Software Development at American College of Education (ACE) plays a pivotal role, guiding the strategic direction of software development initiatives and fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. ACE is a socially conscious institution committed to delivering high-quality, affordable online programs and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Information Systems, Business or equivalent
• 8 + years of experience of progressive roles in software development teams, project management, or software product management
• 8 + years of people and vendor management
• Proven experience innovating and executing large scale IT application projects
• An understanding of mobile platform languages, such as Swift, ReactJS, and/or Xamarin
• Strong background in software development and a deep understanding of AI and machine learning technologies

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the development and implementation of software solutions that align with the company's goals
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of software applications, systems, and services, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery
• Serve as the department’s interface with relevant information technology vendors and other technology units regarding computer services and functions/configurations of the systems operated within the IT Department
• Manage and lead the team
• Develop, defend, and execute the budget for all computing needs in supervision
• Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including clients and direct operations groups, program, and project managers
• Make resource allocation and staffing decisions
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and generate potential business intelligence initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
• Generous PTO
• 401k and employer match
• Full-service wellness and EAP program
• Employee recognition and awards programs
• Employer paid life & AD& D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability