IT Application Development Manager

State of Washington; Walla Walla (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington seeks an IT Application Development Manager - Finance. This position requires a candidate with strong leadership skills to oversee the delivery and quality of software development projects. The successful applicant will manage a diverse team while actively supporting financial services initiatives. Candidates must have a relevant degree and significant experience in IT project management.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Competitive benefits package

Teleworking opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in IT with experience managing high-value projects.
• 3 years developing methods for IT project management.
• 3 years managing relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and overseeing software development and maintenance.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 13 technical professionals.
• Accountable for documentation of applications and services.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Software Development

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Associate Degree in Information Technology

Job description

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Description

The ideal candidate for the IT Application Development Manager - Finance position will be a dynamic and experienced professional, capable of applying advanced knowledge of software development, engineering practices, and IT expertise to various projects within our portfolio.

This role is scheduled for remote work full-time, however in-person attendance may be required for special trainings or meetings.

Reporting directly to the Office of Modernization and supporting the Financial Services Division, this role requires a leader who can oversee and mentor a diverse project team of full-time employees and contractors, including delivery architects and software engineers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of software development and maintenance. They will provide project technology delivery management and guidance for the Finance Portfolio application development teams as they perform product development, maintenance, and testing work for various projects.

The Finance Technical Delivery Manager will manage the application development team’s delivery and quality operations, enabling the teams to produce working, quality software sprint after sprint that aligns with business and product management needs and requirements.

They will support the Financial Services Division, which is dedicated to being a collaborative partner and providing the highest level of support and professionalism possible, the ideal candidate will lead direct reports and stakeholders to create successful conditions for the development teams to deliver services and mission-critical systems.

We are looking for a leader who can ensure all Employment Security Department divisions are well-equipped to respond efficiently and proactively to our customer’s needs. If you are a driven individual with a passion for excellence and innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Duties

Responsible and accountable to direct and manage a staff of 13 Information Technology, highly skilled, technical professionals. This includes:

• Accountable for all technical delivery of the products / tools and services.
• Facilitate or lead unit staff meetings.
• Direct and assign staff on development, project, and operational tasks.
  
  

Supervise And Mentor Technical Staff. This Includes

• Provide mentorship, guidance, training and coaching to direct reports.
• Write performance expectations, conduct evaluations, ensure expectations are implemented effectively and provide feedback and evaluations.
• Responsible for using change management and ensuring processes have been implemented before making changes to production environments.
  
  

Business Partner. This Includes

• Accountable for Documentation for the application, services, tools, and data used by the project team.
• Coordinate and estimate decision packages.
• Understand / document and implement retention schedules.
  
  

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or closely related field and (6) six years’ experience managing high value IT projects of increasing size and complexity.
• Associate Degree in Information Technology or closely related field and (8) eight years’ experience managing high value IT projects of increasing size and complexity.
• A combination ten (10) years of education and/or relevant IT experience managing high value IT projects of increasing size and complexity.
  
  

And

• Three (3) years of experience developing methods and processes for managing IT projects, products, systems, and processes.
• Three (3) years of experience managing third-party vendors to effective delivery of required work products.
• Three (3) years of experience overseeing or providing work direction to professional staff.
• Three (3) years of experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and developing credibility with executive management, stakeholders and staff.
• Two (2) years of experience tracking and managing budgets and spending plans.
  
  

Education To Experience Equivalences

Associate degree = 2 years | Bachelor’s degree = 4 years | Masters or Higher = 5 years

Special Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Claim Information Review.
  
  

Any documents uploaded through this platform will be securely transmitted electronically to support application review.

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.

NOTE: ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.

Supplemental Information

Why work with us?

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Cheyenne Pernites or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the recruitment closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact [e-mail] or [phone] or toll free [phone], Washington Relay 711.

**This Organization Participates in E-Verify**

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01

Are you a current or former Washington State government employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Have you attached your cover letter and resume to your application? Please ensure both documents are included as they are crucial for the evaluation process.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

What experience do you bring to this position?

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or closely related field and six years experience managing high value IT projects of increasing size and complexity
• Associate Degree in Information Technology or closely related field and eight years experience managing high value IT projects of increasing size and complexity.
• A combination ten (10) years of education and/or relevant IT experience managing high value IT projects of increasing size and complexity.
• Other
• None of the above
  
  

04

To support the question above, kindly provide a concise summary of your current and past work experience, highlighting its relevance to the role for which you are applying. Please note that responses such as “see resume” will not be accepted.

05

Which of the following experiences do you bring to this position? (Check all that apply)

• Three (3) years of experience developing methods and processes for managing IT projects, products, systems, and processes.
• Three (3) years of experience managing third-party vendors to effective delivery of required work products.
• Three (3) years of experience overseeing or providing work direction to professional staff.
• Two (2) years of experience tracking and managing budgets and spending plans.
• Three (3) years of experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and developing credibility with executive management, stakeholders and staff.
  
  

06

ESD How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• WWW.Careers.Wa.Gov
• WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
• Washington State Employee Referral
• ESD Employee Referral
• Employment Security Department's job web page: WWW.Esd.Wa.Gov
• Monster
• College/university career fair or website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• VERG
• Craigslist
• CareerBuilder
• Diversity Jobs
• Handshake
• Other
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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