Senior Manager, IT Application Development & Integration (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date : November 14, 2024 at 11 : 59pm CST

Hiring range : $130,000 to $165,006 ($62.50 to $79.33 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11 : 59pm on 11 / 14 / 2024 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Information Technology (IT) department is dedicated to delivering cost-effective technology solutions in partnership with County Divisions, Departments, Offices, local jurisdictions, and the public.

Our mission is to align technology strategies that support the needs of Anoka County and its communities.

We are seeking a transformative senior leader, reporting directly to Chief Information Officer, to drive innovative solutions and guide complex projects where analysis and strategic thinking are essential.

This role requires deep knowledge of county objectives, current trends in technology, and expertise in business systems analysis, application development, and software quality assurance to deliver secure, scalable, reliable business applications to internal and external stakeholders.

This senior leader will become an application portfolio owner of more than 300 departmental and enterprise applications serving more than 25 agencies, employing 2300+ employees.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will begin the week of November 18th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anticipated Salary : $130,000 to $165,006 ($62.50 to $79.33 per hour)
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov / benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement / professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Manager, IT Application Development and Integration.

• Develop and implement strategic vision for application development and integration.
• Provide vision and leadership regarding designing and developing solutions for application development and integration to modernize legacy systems and application structure.
• Manage and own the county's application portfolio.
• Collaborate with business partners, executives, and stakeholders to enhance key areas of application development such as system and data integration, content management, and SDLC.
• Develop short and long-term plans for technology projects from inception through implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to suit the county's business needs.
• Manage the department budget and establish policies, procedures, and standards.
• Design and oversee the architecture of applications to ensure security, scalability, efficiency, and integration with other systems.
• Ensure the security of applications, implement security protocols, and monitor systems to protect sensitive data.
• Manage three teams : Business Systems Analysts, Application Developers, and Quality Assurance; Provide direction to prioritize workloads, train / mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the USA on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in computer science, business information systems, information technology, or related field.
• Significant job-related experience with application development technologies (Microsoft .NET, Java, ERP, Cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Experience managing and maintaining a diverse application portfolio of 300+ applications at both departmental and enterprise level.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale application modernization initiatives across an extensive portfolio (300+).
• Expertise in Agile, Iterative, and DevOPS methodologies and experience with their successful implementation.
• Experience leading and developing a team of 20+ professionals in Application Development, Business Systems Analysis and Quality Assurance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on building collaborative relationships with department stakeholders.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.

Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities.

Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and / or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process.

A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal / driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and / or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions.

Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought.

Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner.

If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.

It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number.

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Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy : https : / / www.anokacounty.us / 401 / Diversity-EEO