Strategic IT Systems Manager – Departmental

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auditor-Controller's Department seeks a Departmental Information Systems Manager II to lead the Systems Management Division, planning, coordinating and supervising staff to provide business solutions and technical support for countywide enterprise systems.

You will drive process improvements, oversee project delivery, and advise management on IT issues, ensuring alignment with county policies and architecture. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, Office Automation, or related field.
• Either I: One year of performing duties comparable to a Departmental Information Systems Manager I.
• Either II: Five years of analyzing business processes and information systems including one year supervising IT staff and three years at journey level.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the senior information professional for a County department; manages, plans, coordinates and oversees departmental staff activities related to information systems.
• Interviews, selects, motivates, supervises, and evaluates staff; provides training and manages performance issues.
• Develops information project plans and proposals to analyze and improve processes; oversees conversion to new systems for productivity.
• Prepares system development projects including needs analysis, cost benefit analysis, project management, testing and training.
• Analyses and writes procedures, standards, and policies aligned with IT architecture and compliance.

Skills

IT Principles

Project management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Business processes

Training skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Computer Science

Job description

The Auditor-Controller's Department seeks a Departmental Information Systems Manager II to lead the Systems Management Division, planning, coordinating and supervising staff to provide business solutions and technical support for countywide enterprise systems.

You will drive process improvements, oversee project delivery, and advise management on IT issues, ensuring alignment with county policies and architecture. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.