Applications Systems Manager II - EHRA

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC
•Hybrid

About The Position

The Applications Systems Manager II leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for enterprise applications, databases, cloud solutions, Geographic Information System technologies, records management systems, and IT project delivery. The role provides strategic leadership and technical direction for technology services supporting approximately 1,700 employees across 11 divisions. It serves as both a people leader and the Department of Environmental Quality’s senior applications and solutions architect, working with executive leadership, business partners, technical teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. The position helps shape enterprise architecture, modernize critical systems, develop high-performing teams, and define the department’s technology roadmap. The position may be eligible for hybrid remote work under state policy and the agency’s remote work program, but requires weekly onsite work. Telework is subject to the State Teleworking Program Policy and may be ended by the employer at its discretion. The Department of Information Technology’s Department of Environmental Quality team provides IT leadership, services, and consultation to DEQ Administration, offices, and divisions. The Application & Database Development team provides development services and consultation for enterprise applications and database solutions, including systems analysis, programming, design, testing, implementation, training, and support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, an IT-related field, or another related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution, plus six years of progressive experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or an associate degree in one of those fields plus seven years of progressive experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in enterprise technology leadership, cloud and on-premises architecture, application modernization, database technologies, strategic planning, workforce development, and organizational change.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of 12 professionals, including database administrators, analysts, and technical specialists.
  • Guide enterprise application, database, cloud, and collaboration platform strategy.
  • Drive digital transformation, cloud modernization, and application modernization initiatives.
  • Establish technology governance, architecture standards, and operational priorities.
  • Advise executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner with organizational stakeholders to deliver business-focused technology solutions.
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