Operations Unit Manager

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance, and support. This position is within DTMB Agency Services, supporting the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The ideal candidate will understand the value of public service in a diverse environment and be motivated to help meet citizen needs. Key attributes include being an excellent communicator (able to explain complex topics clearly), a motivator and leader, organized with good time management skills and an understanding of timelines, reliable, honest, accountable, and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. As the first-line manager supporting the MDE, this role involves planning, directing, and coordinating unit activities to ensure objectives and goals are met within prescribed priorities, time limitations, and budgets. This position supports various MDE offices including Financial Management, Health and Safety, Nutrition Services, State Aid and School Finance, Special Education, and the Library of Michigan. Primary applications supported include Grant Electronic Monitoring System/Michigan Administrative Review System (GEMS/MARS), Michigan Nutrition Data System (MiND), State Aid Management System (SAMS), Taxable Value System (TVS), Office of Financial Management Core (OFMCore), Michigan Authors and Illustrators, Michigan Legislative Biography, and School Bus Inventory System (SBIS). The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience, in-state remote work options, tuition reduction programs, a variety of benefits, professional development training, and excellent vacation and sick time policies.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
• Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.
• Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.
• Must apply online via NEOGOV.
• Relevant experience and/or education must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies of official transcripts are accepted; web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts are not accepted).
• Must be able to submit proof of legal right to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communicator
• Motivator and leader
• Organized
• Good time management skills
• Reliable and honest
• Keeps word and commitments
• Team-oriented mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals
• Self-motivated person with a proven track record
• Seeks challenging work in a high-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities to ensure the objectives and goals are met within prescribed priorities, time limitations, and budgets.
• Support the MDE offices of Financial Management, Health and Safety, Nutrition Services, State Aid and School Finance, Special Education and the Library of Michigan.
• Manage primary applications supported by this position including Grant Electronic Monitoring System/Michigan Administrative Review System (GEMS/MARS), Michigan Nutrition Data System (MiND), State Aid Management System (SAMS), Taxable Value System (TVS), Office of Financial Management Core (OFMCore), Michigan Authors and Illustrators, Michigan Legislative Biography, and School Bus Inventory System (SBIS).
• Hold self and staff accountable.
• Embrace diversity and maintain a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• In-state remote work options
• Tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions
• Variety of benefits
• Access to professional development training
• Excellent vacation and sick time policies
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 (may be eligible, does not apply to current state employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager