IT Supervisor; Senior IT Project Leader

Do you enjoy being an excellent software application supervisor, love what you do and want to make a difference?

• Service –All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
• Culture –We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
• Growth –TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
• Benefits –TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc.
• Location–TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

• Deep understanding of Agile principles, practices, and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Knowledge of project management frameworks, methodologies, and tools (e.g., PMI, Waterfall).
• Strong supervision and leadership skills are required to lead our team of software developers.
• While relevant certifications are preferred, we value experience and skills.
• Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction
• Adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Dependable, with a personal commitment to quality and professionalism at all times.
• Communicate Effectively – Provide regular updates on project progress, timelines, and any changes or challenges.
• Prioritize Tasks– Manage competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively to ensure timely delivery of software applications.
• Focus on delivering high-quality results, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations.
• Self-awareness – recognize strengths, weaknesses, and emotions in oneself and others
• Energetic – brings enthusiasm and direction to the team
• Driven – works with a sense of urgency in all tasks
• Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges

Six years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

• Supervise, set goals and expectations to a highly skill and motivated team.
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members to help…