Applied Technology Manager

Port Of Corpus Christi Authority•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team! This position will lead the research, development, and implementation of emerging technologies to enhance project delivery, and operational efficiency; will collaborate with various departments and administration to define and scope integrated, innovative solutions to complex challenges; while providing support to the Director of Planning. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads efforts to solve complex challenges through creative integration of innovative technology, diverse data, and advanced analytical tools Enhances business and operational processes by integrating new software and workflows, focusing on automation and efficiency Monitors the technical performance of complex projects and manage competing priorities, ensuring project delivery meets time, budget, and quality requirements Coordinates with IT to ensure software purchases, licenses, security, and other policies are met in testing and deploying technologies [IT is responsible for software acquisition and maintenance activities] Establishes standards and processes associated with implementing those technologies for service delivery Assesses complex challenges and scopes creative solutions by asking the right questions and bringing in the right people at the right time Assists Director of Planning in creating the capital and expense budget for Planning Department Mentors and coaches staff on new tools and methodologies to build and strengthen internal capabilities Leads and guides staff and manages work allocation across the Applied Technology Functional Area Monitors and assesses staff work performance, provides performance coaching when needed including completing employee development and improvement plans Drives vehicle as necessary to complete assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts necessary to fulfill facility objectives Adheres to all PCCA policies, promotes and adheres to the SEAPORT values, maintains good employee relations and encourages and fosters a helpful environment where teamwork prevails; assists senior management and office staff where appropriate CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment Tier 3 status designation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technology-related field (Management Information Systems, Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent education and work experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment
Valid driver’s license
Experience analyzing and improving business and technical processes
Experience exercising good judgement, diplomacy, and tact when completing assignments and dealing with people
Ten or more years of progressive experience in a technology environment focusing on development, deployment, implementation and troubleshooting of systems and new technology, including experience in a multidisciplinary environment
Proficiency in using ETL tools, AI Agents and MCP servers
Understanding of database design, administration, and optimization
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications
Experience with SQL, programming languages, and data visualization tools
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
Strong process documentation skills required
Detail-oriented and thorough
Ability to work independently and well with others
Ability to motivate without micromanaging
Empathy for both clients and technical teams
Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping others find clarity
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all PCCA policies, promotes and adheres to the SEAPORT values, state/federal laws
Capacity to maintain good employee relations and create a solution-oriented environment where teamwork prevails
Assists senior management and office staff where appropriate
Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
Ability to work in person, in a general office environment, and on a work site with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels and working at heights, ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions
Communicating verbally, in writing and over devices such as phones and mobile phones
Ability to operate mechanical and electrical equipment and light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment and to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed

Nice To Haves

Professional Project Management Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leads efforts to solve complex challenges through creative integration of innovative technology, diverse data, and advanced analytical tools
Enhances business and operational processes by integrating new software and workflows, focusing on automation and efficiency
Monitors the technical performance of complex projects and manage competing priorities, ensuring project delivery meets time, budget, and quality requirements
Coordinates with IT to ensure software purchases, licenses, security, and other policies are met in testing and deploying technologies
Establishes standards and processes associated with implementing those technologies for service delivery
Assesses complex challenges and scopes creative solutions by asking the right questions and bringing in the right people at the right time
Assists Director of Planning in creating the capital and expense budget for Planning Department
Mentors and coaches staff on new tools and methodologies to build and strengthen internal capabilities
Leads and guides staff and manages work allocation across the Applied Technology Functional Area
Monitors and assesses staff work performance, provides performance coaching when needed including completing employee development and improvement plans
Drives vehicle as necessary to complete assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts necessary to fulfill facility objectives
Adheres to all PCCA policies, promotes and adheres to the SEAPORT values, maintains good employee relations and encourages and fosters a helpful environment where teamwork prevails; assists senior management and office staff where appropriate
CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
Tier 3 status designation