Manager, Enterprise Applications (Salesforce) Remote From Anywhere In CO.

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado's Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) seeks a Manager of Enterprise Applications to lead Salesforce development and enterprise-app services for state agencies. You will supervise a team of Salesforce developers, oversee the full SDLC, ensure security and scalability, and align projects with Colorado priorities.

This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can drive strategic vision and hands-on execution, coordinating across functional boundaries to

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a field related to the work, including Salesforce platform experience.
• At least one year in a Senior/Lead/Matrixed leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Salesforce Application Development team and be the primary accountability for operational stability and customer satisfaction across the portfolio.
• Drive design, planning, and delivery of application features following architectural standards and governance policies.
• Provide direct supervision for staff and manage daily operations, coordination, and professional growth of direct reports.
• Execute annual performance reviews and mentor staff to align career growth with department objectives.
• Oversee budget considerations by presenting data-driven recommendations and optimizing resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

People management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Department Information

Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.

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Description Of Job

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Join the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and play a pivotal role in public service by shaping technology solutions that directly impact state agencies and Colorado residents. As the Manager of Enterprise Applications, you will serve as the strategic leader and primary point of contact for enterprise application development services, leading and empowering a dedicated team of Salesforce developers and technical professionals.

This role requires a dynamic balance of forward-looking strategic vision and hands-on tactical execution. You will oversee the complete software development lifecycle—from service design and custom development to operational management and continuous optimization—ensuring that enterprise applications remain secure, scalable, and aligned with state priorities.

Essential Duties

• Lead the Salesforce Application Development team in delivering high-impact, scalable technical solutions. Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational stability, service desk excellence, and customer service satisfaction across the portfolio.
• Drive the design, planning, and delivery of application features by strictly adhering to OIT architectural standards and industry-leading best practices. Ensure all project outcomes are robust, secure, and fully compliant with organizational governance policies.
• Provide direct supervision for staff, fostering a high-performance environment rooted in accountability and empowerment. Lead the daily operations, team coordination, and professional growth of direct reports.
• Execute annual performance management cycles, including the development of metrics-based staff plans and the completion of bi-annual performance reviews. Proactively mentor staff to align individual career growth with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Oversee fiscal responsibilities by identifying and presenting data-driven recommendations for upcoming budget needs, ensuring alignment with department business objectives and optimizing resource allocation within financial constraints.
• Actively engage in improving leadership skills, attitudes, and knowledge, especially as related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Attend training, development, and group training on topics of inclusive leadership.

To be successful in this role, you must be a forward-thinking leader who thrives on both strategic vision and hands-on tactical operation. We are looking for a candidate who brings a systematic, goal-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring that every challenge is met with a clear, deliberate solution. You should possess the influence to work effectively across functional boundaries, building alignment and driving performance even outside your direct sphere of control.

Above all, you must embody an innovative mindset—someone who proactively challenges the status quo to identify better processes and demonstrate strong change management skills by successfully guiding individuals and teams through transitions toward a desired future state.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

Qualifications

This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows:

To better understand your qualifications and increase your opportunity to move forward in the selection process, please indicate in your work history for each job the outcomes you have achieved that you believe are most relevant to this job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, to include experience with the Salesforce platform.
• Experience must include at least one year (1) performing at the level of Senior/Lead/Matrixed Leadership in a relevant position.

Substitutions

• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications. There is no substitution for any required management experience.
• Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
• If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Agile and other development frameworks, with a strong ability to assess the suitability of these methodologies for specific project environments and application types.
• Proven track record in a hands-on capacity, driving complex application development projects to successful completion while effectively monitoring team progress and ensuring milestone adherence.
• Skilled in collaborating with peer organizations to align IT processes (e.g., SDLC, Governance) and tool strategies with departmental needs, driving greater operational efficiencies and high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated knowledge of metrics and KPIs related to application quality and team work-effort (time management), with an ability to apply these insights to improve product outcomes.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience designing, developing, and managing solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Salesforce Administrator Certification.

Conditions Of Employment

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state agency locations where they might perform work. A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Post-employment background checks will be required for specific agencies as business needs dictate, which may include a polygraph exam, fingerprint-based criminal history search, reference checks, and a drug test. This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed. This position may require on-call duties as needed by the position.

Supplemental Information

If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado. While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of your new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date. We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.