Business Applications Manager

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County seeks an IT leader to manage and guide a team delivering services and business solutions. The role blends managerial duties with hands-on operations, shaping business application strategies and ensuring effective use of IT resources.

The position includes staff development, budget oversight, and ongoing process improvements, with opportunities to collaborate with executive teams and stakeholders across the county. Excellent benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience conducting business systems analysis, technology‑based feasibility studies, and managing IT related projects.
• Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience as an IT project lead or providing full scope supervision to automated/business systems analysts, programmers, or comparable positions engaged in technology operations or the development or assessment of business application/systems.
• Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in business/public administration, information management, computer science, or closely related field.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to 30 semester (45 quarter) units of education on the basis of one (1) year of qualifying experience for 30 semester (45 quarter) units of education.
• The ideal candidate will have experience building customer relations, championing customer service, and leading Business Solutions Development staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead an IT team in providing services and business solutions.
• Develop business application strategies and manage IT projects.
• Oversee staffing requirements, program budgets, and staff performance management.
• Participate in Strategic Planning and Process Improvement initiatives for the division.
• Provide oversight to various complex projects and project timelines.

Skills

Building customer relations

Championing customer service

Project leadership

Project oversight

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

60 semester / 90 quarter units in related field

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Business Applications Managers who thrive in a highly collaborative environment where teamwork, solutions, and ideas are valued. We are looking for information technology (IT) leaders who have the ability to empower staff through utilizing their unique skillsets and strengths to ensure individual and group success.

The Business Applications Manager is responsible for managing and leading an IT team in providing services and business solutions. The position combines managerial responsibilities with in-depth hands‑on business operations expertise and works closely with internal and external management and executive staff. The Business Applications Manager is responsible for developing business application strategies, managing IT projects, and recommending the best use of IT resources. This position oversees a staff of IT professionals, establishes staffing requirements, manages the IT program budgets, and is responsible for staff and performance management, as well as continuous service improvement.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County.

For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Business Applications Manager job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review the job‑specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job‑related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Availability: Incumbents may be required to work overtime, irregular hours (including evenings and weekends) and perform recurring on‑call or standby duties as necessary.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience conducting business systems analysis, technology‑based feasibility studies, and managing IT related projects.

SUPERVISORY/LEAD REQUIREMENT

Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience as an IT project lead or providing full scope supervision to automated/business systems analysts, programmers, or comparable positions engaged in technology operations or the development or assessment of business application/systems. Experience may be concurrent.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in business/public administration, information management, computer science, or closely related field.

A list of coursework or copies of transcripts must be submitted with the application, unless applicant possesses a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to 30 semester (45 quarter) units of education on the basis of one (1) year of qualifying experience for 30 semester (45 quarter) units of education.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Building customer relations and championing customer service.
• Supporting business applications and data systems.
• Leading and managing work for Business Solutions Development staff.
• Providing oversight to various complex projects and project timelines.
• Developing and monitoring project budgets.
• Participating in Strategic Planning and Process Improvement initiatives for the division.

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

5:00PM PT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request the sepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.