Manager of Web Development

Overview

Remote
Full Time

Skills

FLSA
Recruiting
Strategic Leadership
EVMS
Vendor Relationships
Collaboration
Computer Science
Management Information Systems
Innovation
Management
Strategic Planning
Decision-making
Programming Languages
XML
JSON
Java
PHP
JavaScript
Cascading Style Sheets
HTML5
SQL
Contract Management
Drupal
System Integration
Enterprise Architecture
Communication
Leadership
Mentorship
Coaching
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
FOCUS
Workflow
Productivity
Web Development
Project Management
Supervision
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Automated Testing
Higher Education
Accessibility
SEO
Analytics
Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence
Web Applications

Job Details

Title: Manager of Web Development

Agency: VP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Location: Remote

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:
The Manager of Web Development will provide strategic leadership for Old Dominion University's unified web development function.
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level web solutions across ODU.edu, EVMS.edu, ODUGlobal, and additional university web properties.
  • Serve as the first line of support for the university's web systems, coordinate vendor relationships, and establish development priorities in collaboration with the Executive Director of Web Innovation & Strategy.
  • Ensure alignment with institutional goals, lead AI and emerging technology initiatives, and represent ODU as a leader in higher education web innovation.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study required. Or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study with related work experience equivalent to a master's degree in the proceeding fields.
  • Demonstrated record of innovation in digital/web technology
  • Proven leadership in directing large-scale enterprise web development teams.
  • Strategic planning and decision-making for complex, multi-site web ecosystems.
  • Expertise in programming languages (XML, JSON, Java, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, SQL) and related frameworks.
  • Demonstrated success in vendor and contract management.
  • Considerable knowledge of Drupal, and CMS administration at scale.
  • Strong background in systems integration, APIs, and enterprise architecture.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all university levels.
  • Ability to identify and resolve technical blockers quickly, ensuring development progress continues smoothly.
  • Skilled in establishing and enforcing coding standards, code reviews, and best practices to maintain high-quality, scalable, and maintainable codebases.
  • Adept at mentoring and coaching team members, fostering continuous learning, and encouraging innovative problem-solving.
  • Strong focus on optimizing workflows, introducing tools, and implementing processes that increase team productivity and reduce delivery risks.
  • Considerable experience in enterprise-level web development, project leadership, and team supervision.
  • Considerable experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and deployment processes that improve release speed and reliability.
Additional Considerations:
  • Working experience leading in higher education environments.
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards, SEO, analytics, and digital governance models.
  • Strong record of implementing emerging technologies including AI-driven web solutions.
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