IT Supervisor (Senior IT Application Project Leader)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our mission to empower Louisiana’s teachers with retirement security and exceptional service. At TRSL, we're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of our state's teachers. As an Application Leader at TRSL, you'll be part of a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge Microsoft .Net technologies, including ASP.NET, .NET CORE, C#, JavaScript Frameworks, REST API services, Web API, and more. Our collaborative environment is built around Agile SCRUM methodologies, ensuring our development processes are efficient, effective, and adaptable. We're committed to your growth and success. From day one, you'll receive comprehensive training, challenging projects, and opportunities to develop into a top-notch Software Project Leader. Our goal is to foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning, where every team member can thrive and contribute to the development of next-generation software for our agency. If you're driven to make a difference in the lives of teachers and passionate about leading high-performing teams, we invite you to join our team.

Requirements

Six years of experience in information technology; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR A bachelor’s degree plus four 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 three years of experience in information technology; OR A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology.
Deep understanding of Agile principles, practices, and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Knowledge of project management frameworks, methodologies, and tools (e.g., PMI, Waterfall).
Strong supervision and leadership skills are required to lead our team of software developers.
Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction
Adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure and changing priorities.
Dependable, with a personal commitment to quality and professionalism at all times.
Communicate Effectively – Provide regular updates on project progress, timelines, and any changes or challenges.
Prioritize Tasks – Manage competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively to ensure timely delivery of software applications.
Focus on delivering high-quality results, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations.
Self-awareness – recognize strengths, weaknesses, and emotions in oneself and others
Energetic – brings enthusiasm and direction to the team
Driven – works with a sense of urgency in all tasks
Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise, set goals and expectations to a highly skill and motivated team.
Provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members to help them achieve their goals and develop professionally.
Provide technical expertise and leadership to the development team, including guidance on architecture, design, and implementation.
Manage project plans, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of software applications.
Ensure high-quality software delivery by implementing quality assurance processes, such as unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Track team performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Deliver software applications on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Supervises and maintains a comprehensive understanding of current technologies, emerging trends, and industry best practices, applying this knowledge to optimize team performance and drive innovation.
Address conflicts or issues promptly and professionally.
Provide regular feedback, coaching, and guidance to team members to help them grow professionally.