Senior IT Manager — Enterprise Apps & ERP

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) in California seeks an Information Technology Manager II, Section Chief of BIS, to lead the planning, delivery, operation, and modernization of the department’s administrative software applications and ERP portfolio from its Rancho Cordova Enterprise Information Services group.

The role requires directing development, enhancements, testing, implementation and production support, with a focus on strategic planning, risk management, budget, and

Qualifications

• 5 Years proven experience leading cross-functional IT teams and managing large-scale enterprise application portfolios.
• Strong project and program management skills (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum certifications).
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Deep understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Knowledge of system integration, data migration, and enterprise architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud-based ERP solutions and SaaS platforms.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in enterprise environments.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience in business process reengineering and change management.
• Strong understanding of financial, HR, procurement, and supply chain processes as they relate to ERP systems.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with executive leadership, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Ability to lead cross-departmental initiatives and foster collaboration.
• Skilled in preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and briefings.
• Track record of driving innovation in enterprise application delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change management initiatives.

Skills

IT leadership

PM skills

ERP systems

Vendor mgmt

Cloud/SaaS ERP

Integration & data

DevOps/CI-CD

Business-IT alignment

Process reengineering

ERP processes

Job description

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) in California seeks an Information Technology Manager II, Section Chief of BIS, to lead the planning, delivery, operation, and modernization of the department’s administrative software applications and ERP portfolio from its Rancho Cordova Enterprise Information Services group.

The role requires directing development, enhancements, testing, implementation and production support, with a focus on strategic planning, risk management, budget, and