Agency Information Technology Manager

State of Connecticut - Office of the State Comptroller; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller, is seeking an Agency Information Technology Manager to oversee the HCM service delivery team and coordinate activities across HR, Time and Labor, Benefits, Payroll, CRM and Pension modules. This leadership role directs strategic IT priorities, ensures system reliability, and aligns technology with agency business goals.

The role emphasizes experience in ERP/HCM environments, people management, and policy development within a state

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network operations, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.
• Three (3) years in a lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff and operations of an agency information technology system.
• Coordinates, plans and manages division activities.
• Formulates program goals and objectives.
• Develops or assists in development of related policy.
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws.
• Evaluates staff.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget.
• Maintains contacts with stakeholders and partners.
• Establishes priorities for systems development and IT projects.
• Leads recruitment and hiring of staff.

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Agency Information Technology Manager to manage the business and functional support teams focused on the delivery of key Human Resource services within Core-CT.The selected candidate will work closely with OSC management, technology teams, state agencies, vendors and other business stakeholders.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Monday through Friday

Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This position will oversee the day-to-day coordination of business activities and management of the HCM service delivery team. Services include the following modules: Human Resources (HR), Time and Labor, Benefits, Active and Retiree Payroll, Customer Response Management (CRM) and Pension.

The individual in this role will review and establish system and business priorities to address user related HCM issues and requests, as well as work directly with the technical services team to ensure system reliability, execution of key business functions and accuracy of ERP data and processes.

ABOUT US

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public.

We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

The Core-CT Technology Division is an inter-agency team that supports and helps maintain Core-CT, used by over 10,000 state employees for financial, human resources, and payroll functions. The division maintains and upgrades Core-CT, provides analysis, maintains the comptroller's technical infrastructure, and is responsible for web development for the comptroller's communication sites.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.

Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Constitutional Office this class is accountable for directing the management of all agency information technology systems, applications development, systems maintenance and related functions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs staff and operations of an agency information technology system;
• Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities;
• Establishes priorities for systems development and information technology projects in accordance with agency requirements;
• Develops plans for future utilization information technology services in overall agency program;
• Ensures development of high quality, low-cost technology solutions aligned with needs of agency;
• Aligns information technology planning with business strategy;
• Leads and influences development of standards and decisions regarding changes to systems/applications;
• Stays abreast of local, regional and national industry trends;
• Coordinates use of key people, resources, technologies, processes and capabilities to reach strategic goals;
• Plans and supports information technology staff development;
• Leverages technological solutions to meet business needs;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• and
• ability to apply management principles and practices;
• relevant state and federal
• laws, statutes and regulations;
• information technology
• methods, techniques and equipment;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written
• communication skills;
• Considerable
• ability to analyze information technology system problems and implement
• effective solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network operations, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.
• NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in management information systems, computer science or an information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ERP Systems, specifically with PeopleSoft 9.2 HCM.
• Experience in Human Resources, Time and Labor, and Benefits applications.
• Experience managing Peoplesoft applications or a similar ERP system.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with leadership roles.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience with State Human Resources and Labor policies and procedures.
• Experience analyzing HR business processes and requirements and implementing solutions.
• Experience with