INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department is seeking an IT Manager I to lead the Distributed Applications and Workforce Services Branch Support. You will supervise critical applications, guide modernization efforts, and ensure alignment with the department's vision while supporting internal users and external customers.

The role requires strategic leadership, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to drive technology adoption in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT teams in a large, public sector environment.
• Ability to manage critical applications and modernize legacy systems.
• Strong collaboration with business units and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DA and WSB Support groups to align with business vision.
• Oversee projects, drive modernization, and adopt new tools and technologies.
• Provide guidance to staff to ensure proper execution of duties.

Skills

Leadership

IT Management

Project Oversight

Tools

CalJOBS

Labor Market Information system

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug- free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532794

Position #(s): 280-349-1405-002

Working Title: Distributed Applications and WSB Support Manager

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Salary: $9,387.00 - $12,579.00

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with valuable management experience supporting critical applications? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Information Technology Manager I to lead the Distributed Applications (DA) and Workforce Services Branch (WSB) Support Section. The DA and WSB Support Manager is responsible for supporting critical EDD applications and services in support of EDD's program areas and external customers.

The DA and WSB Support Manager will lead the DA and WSB Support groups within the section in support of EDD's CalJOBS system, Labor Market Information system, and other critical applications used by the Department. This position involves overseeing projects and activities supported by section including modernizing legacy applications and guiding EDD when adopting new tools and technologies. The incumbent will provide oversight and guidance to section staff to ensure that staff properly execute their duties and are aligned with EDD's business vision and objectives.

This position is eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the state date of employment.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.