Operations Unit Manager

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Remote work options

Tuition reduction

Comprehensive benefits

Veteran-friendly employer

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks an IT Manager to lead the DTMB Agency Services team supporting the Michigan Department of Education. You will plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities, ensuring goals are met within budgets and timelines, while collaborating with multiple departments and IT systems.

You must be a strong communicator, motivate staff, and uphold accountability in a diverse, team‑oriented environment. Hybrid work with on-site Lansing presence is available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator and motivator capable of explaining complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a focus on timelines and accountability.
• Public service mindset with team-oriented collaboration and effective cross‑functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities to meet objectives within priorities, time limits, and budgets.
• Support Michigan Department of Education offices and several IT systems (GEMS/MARS, MiND, SAMS, TVS, OFMCore, SBIS).
• Operate in a hybrid work setup with two days on-site and three days remote per week.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Public service

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support. This position is within DTMB Agency Services supporting the Michigan Department of Education.

We are looking for a person that understands the value of public service in a diverse environment and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning they can explain things to an individual or large group in a way that they can understand and relate to, not necessarily an orator. We would love someone who is a motivator and leader. You need to be organized, have good time management skills, and know the importance of a timeline. We need someone who is reliable and honest and who keeps their word and commitments to their colleagues and customers. We want someone who comes to work and holds themselves and their staff accountable. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, and learn to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. Strong communications skills are a must.

As the first line manager supporting the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), you will plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities to ensure the objectives and goals are met within prescribed priorities, time limitations, and budgets. This position supports the MDE offices of Financial Management, Health and Safety, Nutrition Services, State Aid and School Finance, Special Education and the Library of Michigan.

Primary applications supported by this position include Grant Electronic Monitoring System/Michigan Administrative Review System (GEMS/MARS), Michigan Nutrition Data System (MiND), State Aid Management System (SAMS), Taxable Value System (TVS), Office of Financial Management Core (OFMCore), Michigan Authors and Illustrators, Michigan Legislative Biography, and School Bus Inventory System (SBIS).

If you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record, who seeks challenging work in a high-paced environment, we are interested in hearing from you.

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes in-state remote work options, tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions, a variety of benefits, access to professional development training, and excellent vacation and sick time policies.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

ITM 14 -- Position Description

Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

SIGNING BONUS

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or acombination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, datacommunications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, ITproject management or mathematics.

Experience

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure,Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information TechnologyInfrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology

Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader)

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyManager.pdf