IT Senior Manager II

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Saint Paul, MN

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are pleased to announce that the Information Technology division within the State Courts Administrator’s office (SCAO) is looking for an IT Senior Manager II. The IT Senior Manager II Provides oversight and strategic direction to the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Applications, or Infrastructure and Operations function within the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s (MJB) Information Technology Division (ITD). Manages, plans, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of managerial, supervisory, and/or professional IT staff performing complex and advanced professional work designing, analyzing, developing, implementing, modifying, testing, documenting, and supporting information technology systems

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below will be considered.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, management information systems, or a related field and nine (9)+ years of experience in the field of information technology, including considerable supervisory and leadership experience.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of information technology infrastructure and systems, including emerging information technology developments.
Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles, techniques, and practices, including work planning, assignment, performance evaluation, and training.
Ability to determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff.
Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient IT services.
Ability to evaluate, recommend, and, if applicable, implement improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Ability to direct, supervise, and coordinate programs and activities of a division with other divisions and other agencies.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of the full SDLC (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) and modern development practices (CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing).
Hands‑on knowledge of: Programming languages & frameworks (e.g., C#, .NET, Node.js, Python, Angular).
Integration patterns & middleware (REST/SOAP APIs, ESB).
Database technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS).
QA methodologies (test automation, performance testing, security testing).
Ability to guide architecture decisions (micro‑services, SOA, cloud‑native, on‑prem) and enforce standards for code quality, security, and scalability.
Strong analytical mindset; capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience working closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and senior business stakeholders.
Experience preparing and managing budgets, forecasting resource costs, and negotiating contracts with third‑party vendors or service providers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Applications, or Infrastructure and Operations Minnesota Judicial Branch ITD functions.
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervise, and reviews the work of assigned managerial, supervisory, and/or professional staff performing advanced professional and technical work designing, analyzing, developing, Implementing, modifying, testing, documenting, and supporting complex information technology systems, infrastructure, applications, hardware, software, projects, and frameworks.
Hires, trains, mentors, coaches, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned staff; evaluates employee performance and works with employees on professional development and performance issues; implements disciplinary actions and terminations as necessary; promotes Branch vision and mission through leading assigned employees through change.
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of ITD goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards; develops short and long-range strategic IT plans for the assigned function, in conjunction with Chief Information Officer; researches and recommends IT projects, services, innovations, and technologies for implementation; establishes the strategic vision for assigned function and is responsible for executing that vision.
Establishes the future technological direction of the MJB technology architecture, ensuring stability and performance of the IT infrastructure supporting statewide Judicial Branch operations and the development and implementation of Branch applications through division management.
Communicates and advocates for future division plans within the Judicial Branch and with the Executive Branch and the Minnesota Legislature; promotes the MJB vision of state and local criminal justice system integration to the criminal justice community and the legislature.
Participates in budget planning; tracks and monitors assigned budgets; ensures services provided meet the needs of the Branch and court customers.
Oversees administration of IT-related contracts for the lease, maintenance, or licensing of equipment, software, or IT services; works with finance, legal, or other divisions on procurement compliance and to negotiate or renew contracts; develops and manages vendor relationships; monitors and evaluates contractor performance to ensure compliance with MJB standards and policies.