IT Manager (IT Application Manager)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy being a self-driven IT Application manager, love what you do and want to make a difference? Come join us. At TRSL, we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. Join our dynamic and innovative software development team as their manager, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented and enthusiastic group of professionals who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions. As the team manager, you'll be responsible for guiding them to achieve exceptional results, foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, and drive the development of high-quality software applications that exceed members and employers’ expectations. Why work for TRSL? Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community. Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses. Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

Requirements

Seven years of experience in information technology; OR Five years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology; OR A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology; OR A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology.
Strong ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Strong ability to manage complex development projects using appropriate project tools to outline risk activities, assigned resources and deadline dates taking into account dependencies and resource availability.
Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic plan that aligns with the TRSL's goals and objectives.
Proven ability to influence and manage others and have them perform their jobs effectively, and have them take responsibility for making decisions within their own areas.
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Ability to identify necessary technical and personal skills that need to be built across the Applications teams.
Ability to identify relevant courses and make these available where possible to the relevant staff.
Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Ability to share this knowledge with own staff, with other IT staff and with Agency staff at the appropriate level as and when necessary.
Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word in meetings and in writing clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Responsibilities

Serve as the manager over the Applications Programming, New Design/Development., and Senior Developer sections in the IT Department.
Project management.
Planning.
Staff management and development.
Conduct regular performance reviews to assess team member performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
Manage complex development projects using appropriate project tools to outline risk activities, assigned resources and deadline dates taking into account dependencies and resource availability.
Develop and execute a strategic plan that aligns with the TRSL's goals and objectives.
Influence and manage others and have them perform their jobs effectively, and have them take responsibility for making decisions within their own areas.
Encourage and lead by example Application teams to collaboratively and successfully work towards given goals and deadlines.
Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Identify necessary technical and personal skills that need to be built across the Applications teams.
Identify relevant courses and make these available where possible to the relevant staff.
Comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Share technical knowledge with own staff, with other IT staff and with Agency staff at the appropriate level as and when necessary.
Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth within the team.
Communicate effectively with others using the spoken word in meetings and in writing clearly and concisely.