Strategic IT Operations & Budget Manager

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

San Jose State University is seeking an IT Business Operations Manager to drive IT budget planning, forecasting, and cost management. The role collaborates with IT leadership to optimize operations, administer procurement, and oversee payroll and recruiting processes.

The incumbent supports the Senior Director with strategic financial planning and develops budget models to forecast expenditures, while maintaining compliance with CSU policies and university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to analyze administrative and operational issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain budgets and financial models with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage SJSU IT Purchase Order approvals and daily spend tracking.
• Oversee travel, training authorizations, reimbursements, and personnel reimbursements.
• Develop standard and ad-hoc budget reports and financial data for leadership.
• Own PAF process and provide periodical status updates to leadership.
• Review contracts for terms, pricing and approvals.
• Identify inefficiencies and prioritize IT business operations improvements.
• Reallocate funds quarterly to align with demand and budget targets.
• Monitor expenditures and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure IT project financials are captured in the Financial Data Warehouse.
• Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, and professional development processes.

Skills

Fiscal management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Process improvement

Reporting

Communication

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Equivalent relevant work experience

Job description

San Jose State University is seeking an IT Business Operations Manager to drive IT budget planning, forecasting, and cost management. The role collaborates with IT leadership to optimize operations, administer procurement, and oversee payroll and recruiting processes.

The incumbent supports the Senior Director with strategic financial planning and develops budget models to forecast expenditures, while maintaining compliance with CSU policies and university guidelines.