Enterprise Systems Manager - Information Technology

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking an IT Manager to lead the development, implementation, and support of enterprise software across a multi‑platform environment. You will supervise staff, ensure timely delivery, and coordinate with IT PMO to assess requirements and select solutions.

The role requires a BS in CS or related field, 10 years of experience with 5 in supervisory roles, and strong ASP.NET, database, and data modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field preferred.
• Ten years of job-related experience with five years of supervisory/management roles.
• Full stack development experience focusing on ASP.NET with strong multi-platform skills and data modeling knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to work with public officials, vendors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and support of enterprise software across multiple platforms.
• Manage supervised staff including customer service, quality, and timely completion of tasks.
• Monitor status, deliverables, timelines, and budget for software projects.
• Collaborate with IT PMO to evaluate requirements and select solutions.
• Develop relationships with vendors and manage procurement tasks.
• Participate in drafting RFPs, statements of work, and software agreements.
• Hire, evaluate, and discipline assigned staff.
• Participate in emergency management duties as needed.

Skills

Full stack development

ASP.NET

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and system design skills

Customer support

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

If you are a current Fort Bend County employee (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Oversees the development/implementation and support of all enterprise software applications as well as special-purpose solutions, in a multi-platform environment.
• Responsible for activities of supervised personnel, including customer service, product quality, and timely completion of tasks.
• Monitors status, deliverables, timelines, and budget for all software implementation and upgrade projects in workgroup.
• Working with IT Project Management Office, evaluates user requirements, analyzes and determines specific solutions, recommends solutions to use, and assures the development and implementation of these solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Develops good working relationships with vendors to establish effective communication utilized throughout all procurement and support related tasks.
• Participates in preparing, reviewing and making recommendations on behalf of IT for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), statements of work, and agreements related to software acquisitions, enhancements and upgrades.
• Responsible for hiring, evaluation, and discipline of assigned staff.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field preferred. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 10 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
• 10 years of job-related experience including 5 years supervisory/management experience required.
• Full stack development experience including knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio focusing on ASP.Net; Experience with one or more common databases and / or data modeling tools; Strong multi-platform technical skills; strong analytical and system design skills; strong background in customer support; exceptional supervisory and organizational skills, verbal and written communications skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, other employees, and elected officials.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience

CLOSING DATE:

Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.