Applications Systems Manager II - EHRA

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is seeking an Applications Systems Manager II (NS) to lead a diverse team responsible for enterprise applications, databases, cloud solutions, GIS technologies, and IT project delivery. This Statutory Exempt (EHRA) role provides strategic leadership and sets technology direction for about 1,700 employees across 11 divisions.

The position offers hybrid remote work with weekly onsite requirements and reports to the department leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT with 6+ years in supervisory roles.
• OR Associate degree with 7+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience leading enterprise applications, databases, and cloud initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of 12 professionals, including DBAs, analysts and specialists.
• Guide enterprise application, database, cloud, and collaboration platform strategy.
• Drive digital transformation, cloud modernization, and application modernization initiatives.
• Establish technology governance, architecture standards, and operational priorities.
• Advise executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver business-focused technology solutions.

Skills

Enterprise tech leadership

Cloud architecture

Database technologies

Strategic planning

Workforce development

Organizational change

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or IT

Associate degree in CS or IT

Job description

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

Chief Deputy SCIO

Job Classification Title Applications Systems Manager II (NS)

Position Number 60036067

Grade DT12

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $105,341 - $184,345

The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency's remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Any telework will be under the conditions of the state Teleworking Program Policy and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time in the employer's sole discretion.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

We currently have an opening for an Applications Systems Manager II.

The Applications Systems Manager II leads a diverse team responsible for enterprise applications, databases, cloud solutions, Geographical Information System technologies, records management systems, and IT project delivery.

This position provides strategic leadership and technical direction for technology services that support approximately 1,700 employees across 11 divisions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven technology leader to shape enterprise architecture, modernize critical systems, develop high-performing teams, and help define the department's technology roadmap.

Serving as both a people leader and Department of Environmental Quality's senior applications and solutions architect, this role works closely with executive leadership, business partners, technical teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions.

What You'll Do:

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of 12 professionals, including database administrators, analysts, and technical specialists.

Guide enterprise application, database, cloud, and collaboration platform strategy.

Drive digital transformation, cloud modernization, and application modernization initiatives.

Establish technology governance, architecture standards, and operational priorities.

Advise executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities.

Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver business-focused technology solutions.

About the Division:

Department of Information Technology - Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provides IT leadership, services, and consultation to DEQ Administration, Offices, and all DEQ Divisions.

The Department of Environmental Quality Application & Database Development team provides IT leadership, development services, and consultation to the DEQ's management and staff for enterprise applications and database solutions.

The team provides systems analysis and programming expertise in the development and support of these enterprise information systems.

Responsibilities include all aspects of application development, analysis, design, programming, testing, implementation, training, and support.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Experience in enterprise technology leadership, cloud and on-premises architecture, application modernization, database technologies, strategic planning, workforce development, and organizational change

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or other related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years progressive experience including at least three years of experience in supervisory capacity

OR

Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or other related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years progressive experience including at least three years of experience in supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an