Agency Information Technology Manager #261006-2321MP-001

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits overview

Professional growth & training

Community & leisure access

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) seeks an Agency Information Technology Manager to lead business and functional support teams delivering Human Resource services within Core-CT. Located at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, the role partners with OSC leadership, agencies, vendors and stakeholders.

This position manages HR, Time and Labor, Benefits, Payroll, CRM and Pension modules, aligning IT with business strategy and ensuring reliable ERP data across HR processes.

Qualifications

• Experience directing IT teams and supporting HR-focused applications.
• Knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations affecting IT
• Familiarity with ERP systems and software development lifecycle

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.
• Establishes priorities for systems development and IT projects.
• Develops plans for future utilization of IT services in the agency.
• Ensures high quality, low-cost technology solutions aligned with agency needs.
• Leads recruitment and hiring of staff.

Skills

Management

Legal compliance

IT systems

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

College training in MIS/CS

Master's degree in MIS/CS/EE

Tools

PeopleSoft 9.2 HCM

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

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.
• Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

About This Role

This position will o versee 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 r eview and establish system and business priorities to address user related HCM issues and requests, as well as w ork 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.

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 public sector human resource and financial systems.
• Experience analyzing information technology system problems and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience communicating information to diverse populations, including verbal and written communication.

Conclusion

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.