Technology Architect Team Manager

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Pension plans

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public service loan forgiveness

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

The State of Indiana, through the Indiana Office of Technology, is seeking a Technology Architect Team Manager to lead a group of Technology Architects, including Cloud Architects and Domain Architects, to drive architectural strategy and execution. This onsite role is based at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis.

You will collaborate with IOT, partner agencies, and vendors, shape enterprise capabilities, oversee budgeting, policy guidance, and ensure secure, cost-effective technology

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of information technology, information security, information management, project management, and/or business management.
• Ability to bridge technology and business goals to provide productive solutions.
• Broad knowledge of all information technology disciplines and general business theory.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and management of state government.
• Ability to negotiate complex and large sum agreements with other agencies, divisions and outside vendors.
• Ability to frame issues based on the policy implications associated with managing what is otherwise a very technical discipline.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience in Computer Science or Information Technology applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the IT Director in developing current and long-range direction of technology in accordance with the direction of the agency.
• Assist the IT Director in setting policies and procedures, technical standards and methods and priorities for information systems activities.
• Assume director’s responsibilities in their absence.
• Dispense technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures.
• Analyze new technologies and make recommendations.
• Assist the executive team in the budgeting process
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Monitor time and dollar expenditures to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets
• Represent the agency’s information technology division at events and meetings
• Assist in the budgeting process with agency senior management for the information technology division.
• Coordinates, reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations related to requests for proposals of information technology/security projects, ensuring that proposals comply with technical specifications and other IT strategic objectives.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Skills

Information technology

Information security

Project management

Business management

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT):

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

Role Overview:

The Technology Architect Team Manager works collaboratively across IOT, partner agencies, and vendors to ensure sustainable services, coordinate and orchestrate enterprise capabilities, optimize solution delivery, and support the continued expansion of digital government. This role is critical to IOT’s mission of delivering secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions while shaping the future of how state government operates. The position oversees a team of Technology Architects, including Cloud Architects and other Domain Architects, to drive architectural strategy and execution.

This is an onsite role at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

• Assist the IT Director in developing current and long-range direction of technology in accordance with the direction of the agency.
• Assist the IT Director in setting policies and procedures, technical standards and methods and priorities for information systems activities.
• Assume director’s responsibilities in their absence.
• Dispense technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures.
• Analyze new technologies and make recommendations.
• Assist the executive team in the budgeting process
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Monitor time and dollar expenditures to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets
• Represent the agency’s information technology division at events and meetings
• Assist in the budgeting process with agency senior management for the information technology division.
• Coordinates, reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations related to requests for proposals of information technology/security projects, ensuring that proposals comply with technical specifications and other IT strategic objectives.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of information technology, information security, information management, project management, and/or business management.
• Ability to bridge technology and business goals to provide productive solutions.
• Broad knowledge of all information technology disciplines and general business theory.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and management of state government.
• Ability to negotiate complex and large sum agreements with other agencies, divisions and outside vendors.
• Ability to frame issues based on the policy implications associated with managing what is otherwise a very technical discipline.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience in Computer Science or Information Technology applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .