INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

California State Controller's Office; Sacramento (CA); Hybride; USD 105 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The California State Controller's Office is seeking a FI$Cal Accounts Payable Production Enhancement Team Lead in Sacramento under the IT Manager I classification. This permanent, full-time role centers on leading the AP production enhancements and supplier management within the FI$Cal system, guiding agile development, deployments, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities include supervising the AP FI$Cal teams, coordinating sprint work products, planning post-production support, and

Responsabilités

• Directly supervise the SCO AP FI$Cal Enhancement and Supplier Management Team.
• Organize and maintain scope using Agile methodology and related tools such as Rational Team Concert (RTC).
• Review Sprint Team work products for accuracy and completeness, and address potential impacts to the SCO or business partners.
• Align resources with scope, schedule and budget. Make resource adjustments as necessary to meet production timelines and priorities.
• Coach, mentor and train team members in appropriate test scenario identification and data staging and testing techniques.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts and stakeholders. Promote roles and responsibilities, clear communication and gain understanding of current status.
• Collaborate with the Production Support and FI$Cal Leads to plan and incorporate tasks to address interface reconciliations and data validations for new functionality, including the associated business processes post go-live.
• Plan and organize resources for post-production support during Stabilization periods, based on deployment and support timelines.
• Directly supervise the SCO AP FI$Cal Production and Supplier Management Team.
• Manage the daily activities of the SCO Production Support Teams, addressing critical incidents, system defects, business processes monitoring and changes, Service Now tickets and escalations.
• Collaborate with SCO Enhancement and Business Operations Managers on changes to existing functionality and requests for new features or functionality. Incorporate approved changes into Production processes as appropriate.
• Collaborate with PBE and APBE on strategic approaches to scope, schedule and resources. Effectively work with Administrative Services and subordinate managers and supervisors to address personnel and human resource concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in leadership development and ongoing training.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office – Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Represent the SCO in townhall meetings, virtual presentations and in person sessions as needed.
• Travel between locations to meet with various SCO and other stakeholder groups as required.

Description du poste

Working Title: SCO FI$Cal Accounts Payable Production Enhancement Team Lead

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

$9,387.00 - $12,579.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Executive Office

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future. The Executive Office (EO) of the California State Controller’s Office is the strategic center point driving the vision and mission of the department. The EO coordinates high-level initiatives, manages key stakeholder relationships, and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures that shape California’s financial landscape. If you’re passionate about public service, policy development, and human resources, this division offers the opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and impactful environment. Join a team where your insights and contributions will help drive excellence in administrative and financial management. Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the SCO, and the Assistant Partner Business Executive - APBE (Information Technology Manager II), the SCO FI$Cal Accounts Payable Release Team Lead (Information Technology Manager I) works closely with the SCO and FI$Cal leadership in managing all aspects of FI$Cal. The Information Technology Manager I (ITMI) is responsible for the SCO’s FI$Cal AP Production Enhancements and Supplier Management Team in the FI$Cal Production system and associated reconciliations. The ITMI also plans and implements Production system changes and addresses system defects utilizing Agile methodology. The ITMI has knowledge of accounting practices and their application in the FI$Cal system. The ITMI uses strong leadership and managerial skills to troubleshoot complex system issues, identify solutions and present easily understood explanations to stakeholder groups. The ITMI will exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action and originality; demonstrate tact and exercise sound judgment that recognizes the best interests of the SCO and FI$Cal; communicate effectively; develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; and easily adapt to changing priorities in the performance of their specific duties. The duties of this position are focused in the Software Engineering domain, however, work may be assigned in other domains as appropriate.

Duties Performed:

• Directly supervise the SCO AP FI$Cal Enhancement and Supplier Management Team.
• Organize and maintain scope using Agile methodology and related tools such as Rational Team Concert (RTC).
• Review Sprint Team work products for accuracy and completeness, and address potential impacts to the SCO or business partners. Align resources with scope, schedule and budget. Make resource adjustments as necessary to meet production timelines and priorities.
• Coach, mentor and train team members in appropriate test scenario identification and data staging and testing techniques.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts and stakeholders. Promote roles and responsibilities, clear communication and gain understanding of current status.
• Collaborate with the Production Support and FI$Cal Leads to plan and incorporate tasks to address interface reconciliations and data validations for new functionality, including the associated business processes post go-live.
• Plan and organize resources for post-production support during Stabilization periods, based on deployment and support timelines.
• Directly supervise the SCO AP FI$Cal Production and Supplier Management Team.
• Manage the daily activities of the SCO Production Support Teams, addressing critical incidents, system defects, business processes monitoring and changes, Service Now tickets and escalations.
• Collaborate with SCO Enhancement and Business Operations Managers on changes to existing functionality and requests for new features or functionality. Incorporate approved changes into Production processes as appropriate.
• Collaborate with PBE and APBE on strategic approaches to scope, schedule and resources. Effectively work with Administrative Services and subordinate managers and supervisors to address personnel and human resource concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in leadership development and ongoing training.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office – Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Represent the SCO in townhall meetings, virtual presentations and in person sessions as needed.
• Travel between locations to meet with various SCO and other stakeholder groups as required.

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

Special Requirements

A resume is required. A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see ‘Required Application Package Documents’ for instructions. Take the required examination here: Information Technology Manager I Examination.

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.