IT Manager (IT Application Manager)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana in Baton Rouge seeks an IT Manager to lead Applications Programming, New Design/Development, and Senior Developer sections in the IT Department. You will oversee project management, staff development and performance reviews to drive delivery of high-quality software.

The role requires substantial IT leadership experience, strategic planning, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in information technology.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology.
• An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology.
• A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology.
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology.
• A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology.

Responsibilities

• Management Skills – Strong ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Project Management Skills – Strong ability to manage complex development projects with risk, resources and deadlines.
• Application Strategy – Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plan aligned with TRSL goals.
• Leadership – Proven ability to influence and manage others and delegate responsibilities.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Team Builder – Ability to encourage and lead application teams toward goals and deadlines.
• Coaching and Development – Ability to guide others and identify skills to build.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to understand complex technical topics and share knowledge.
• Systems Analysis – Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes will affect outcomes.
• Creative – Foster innovation, continuous learning and professional growth.
• Communication, Oral & Written – Communicate effectively in meetings and in writing.

Education

Associate's degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics

Master’s degree in information technology

Job description

Do you enjoy being a self-driven IT Application manager, love what you do and want to make a difference?

Come join us. At TRSL, we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. Join our dynamic and innovative software development team as their manager, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented and enthusiastic group of professionals who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions. As the team manager, you'll be responsible for guiding them to achieve exceptional results, foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, and drive the development of high-quality software applications that exceed members and employers’ expectations.

Why work for TRSL?

• Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
• Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
• Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
• Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc.
• Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in information technology;
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology;
• An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology;
• A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology;
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology;
• A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Duties:

This position will serve as the manager over the Applications Programming, New Design/Development., and Senior Developer sections in the IT Department. Duties include project management, planning, staff management and development.

• Management Skills –Strongability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others. Conduct regular performance reviews to assess team member performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Project Management Skills –Strongability to manage complex development projects using appropriate project tools to outline risk activities, assigned resources and deadline dates taking into account dependencies and resource availability.
• Application Strategy –provenability to develop and execute a strategic plan that aligns with the TRSL's goals and objectives
• Leadership– proven ability to influence and manage others and have them perform their jobs effectively, and have them take responsibility for making decisions within their own areas.
• Interpersonal– Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Team Builder– Ability to encourage and lead by example Application teams to collaboratively and successfully work towards given goals and deadlines.
• Coaching and Development– Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Ability to identify necessary technical and personal skills that need to be built across the Applications teams, ability to identify relevant courses and make these available where possible to the relevant staff.
• Technical Aptitude– Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Ability to share this knowledge with own staff, with other IT staff and with Agency staff at the appropriate level as and when necessary.
• Systems Analysis– Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Creative– Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth within the team.
• Communication, Oral & Written– Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word in meetings and in writing clearly and concisely.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

TRSL will consider candidates eligible for full-time work/practical training in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) student status.

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For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Sarah Baldassaro - Human Resources

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

P.O. Box 94123

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Ph: 225-922-2659

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-Verify system.

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.