"Applications Development Manager"

JOB SUMMARY

The Applications Development Manager is responsible for managing staff and the acquisition, creation, enhancement, and delivery of functional or technical information technology services to one of the following areas: Project & Change Management Services, Enterprise Business Application Services, Enterprise System Administration Services, or Auxiliary Application System Services within the Information Technology - CORE Information Services Department.

The incumbent is expected to serve in a role in the daily operations of the assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze technology needs for business applications for assigned functions or major projects.
• Research appropriate hardware, software and network solutions, and develop plans for acquisition and implementation.
• Develop implementation plans and schedules.
• Coordinate and communicate with functional users.
• Develop technology standards for Department.
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation within budget and project timelines.
• Function as the key liaison with the Information Technology Department management on behalf of an assigned department, function or project team.
• Coordinate with IT peer managers, consultants and other external resources to ensure effective resource utilization.
• Work with internal customers to help ensure successful technological business solutions.
• Manage the assigned budget and recommends changes or enhancements to the Director of the Department.
• Research and make recommendations to the appropriate Service Delivery Director regarding the effective use of funds relative to technology systems and solutions.
• Acquire, develop and manage the professional and/or support staff.
• Ensure that customers are adequately trained in technological tools and applications.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Management (Services, Technology, Business Management, Accounting or related degree) required
• Masters degree preferred
• 8 years directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree
• 5 continuous years of recent experience in computer, business and administrative technology, and information management implementation/conversion required, including 3 years as an IT Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager in the public and/or private sectors
• Business productivity applications and applying continuous business process improvement techniques, and higher education experience preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Budget Management
• Information Management Systems and Emerging Technologies
• Project Management
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215