Head of Application Services & IT Strategy

Florida Department of Transportation; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Manager of Application Services within the Office of Information Technology. This role provides strategic leadership for all Application Services staff, directs cross‑section projects, and ensures alignment with IT policies, timelines, and service expectations.

You will partner with the CIO and business leaders to advance enterprise IT planning, manage budgets, and support statewide compliance with IT standards while fostering a culture of

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT procedures, concepts, techniques, and application architecture principles.
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of project management principles, best practices, and the value of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, platforms, and emerging technology trends.
• Knowledge of State of Florida and Federal rules, laws, and statutes.
• Knowledge of the Legislative Budget Process.
• Skill in strategic planning and enterprise-level IT decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Application Services staff, including directing work and evaluating performance.
• Plan budgets, monitor IT expenditures, and oversee purchasing.
• Lead IT projects across Application Services to ensure on-time delivery and scope.
• Collaborate with CIO and IT managers to align budgeting and strategic IT direction.
• Coordinate legislative budget requests and communicate IT priorities.
• Ensure service standards meet business goals through stakeholder collaboration.
• Develop and enforce IT standards, policies, and procedures.

Job description

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Manager of Application Services within the Office of Information Technology. This role provides strategic leadership for all Application Services staff, directs cross‑section projects, and ensures alignment with IT policies, timelines, and service expectations.

You will partner with the CIO and business leaders to advance enterprise IT planning, manage budgets, and support statewide compliance with IT standards while fostering a culture of