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Operations Development Manager

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Operations Development Mgr CODE: 0714 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Operations Development Manager GRADE: J MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Manages all supportive services systems development efforts, with the exception of human resources, payroll, and benefits. Responsible for effectively managing the design, development, and implementation of multiple moderate to large scale computer database systems (1,000 to 4,000 function points each with total function points less than 10,000). These systems involve both network (IDMS) and relational (Oracle) databases. Facilitates Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with user and project leader to define user requirements. Assists project leaders with the design of relational (Oracle) or network (IDMS) databases as appropriate and application design and implementation issues. Assists COTS team members with requirements, evaluation, integration, and implementation issues. Assists Application Development and Implementation Team (ADIT) Director with project planning and staffing issues. Responsible for maintaining project plans and communicating those plans to user departments and the ADIT manager. Stays current on information technology, particularly in the area of systems development and project management tools and techniques. Responsible for enforcement of standards for project teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and experience in the design and development of at least three of the following systems: Financial Information System, Materials Management System, Retirement System, Budget System, and Request Processing System. Thorough knowledge of MCPS policies and practices. General knowledge of current MCPS network technologies. Knowledge, training or experience in PowerBuilder, or Oracle Developer 2000 client server development tools, ADS/Online, COBOL, and Culprit required. Demonstrated ability in the design of IDMS databases and the development of IDMS applications. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Knowledge and application of the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA) Professional Growth System (PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required with considerable course work in the field of data processing. Considerable experience in all phases of the development life cycle. Experience in the design of Oracle relational databases. Experience with ERwin or Oracle Designer 2000 database design tools required. Experience in the development of client/server applications using Oracle as the back-end database. Experience managing a team of developers and to develop and communicate work plans for staff. Five or more years experience as a project manager/team leader in systems development efforts. Five or more years experience in the area of database design. Five or more years experience with design and development of IDMS or Oracle applications. Experience in the design and development of applications in a client/server environment. Experience or training in the use of function point analysis for productivity and quality measurement highly desired. Experience in the use of project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Workflow tools desired.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working under the leadership of the ADIT director, manages the supportive services development teams in the performance of their tasks.

Develops and maintains work plans for staff and communicates these plans to staff, users, and ADIT management.

Directs and assists project team members in all phases of development life cycle.

Meets with users and/or vendors to address or resolve requirements, design, integration, and implementation issues.

Assists team analysts in the design of databases. Makes decisions involving changes to logical or physical database structures to improve efficiency or correct problems.

Assists client/server development groups with design and technology issues related to transfer/update of data between IDMS and Oracle databases.

Directs COTS evaluation, planning, and implementation.

Assists with requirements, evaluation, and implementation planning.

Plans and manages the development of required interfaces to allow purchased applications software to operate efficiently and accurately with MCPS database systems.


Facilitates JAD sessions to develop user requirements and define scope of projects.

Assists metrics coordinator in determination of system characteristics and function points.

Works with function points and historical data to assist metrics coordinator with developing estimates.

Provides personnel support by selecting personnel (within MCPS Personnel Policy); evaluating the performance of assigned personnel; and developing training plans for staff on team and participating in overall ADIT personnel issues - evaluation criteria development, job descriptions, etc.

Performs other administrative functions as needed, including allocation of space, equipment, supplies, and dealing with other administrative issues as they arise on the team.

Participates in on-going, self-initiated learning to maintain currency in the field of information technology and shares knowledge both formally and informally with others as appropriate.

Performs related duties as required.
Class Established: 5/97
Date(s) Revised: 7/97, 7/08, 11/14
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.