Information Technology Manager

Modesto, California United States View Map

• Salary: $ - $ Annually USD
• Full Time
• Administration and Management
• Information Technology and Communication Services

To plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Information Technology Department including cyber security, software, network, server, telecommunications, and other information technology infrastructure; to coordinate Information Technology activities with other divisions and departments; to apply governing project standards, prioritization, and cross-team coordination to ensure technology initiatives are executed consistently and strategically, in alignment with Project Management Office (PMO) standards;

and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the General Manager.

Receives administrative direction from the General Manager.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned supervisory, professional, technical and administrative support personnel.

• Develop and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and direct information technology activities including cybersecurity, hardware software and telecommunication design, implementation and maintenance, programming activities, database implementation, and help desk services.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Information Technology work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Ensure that assigned supervisory personnel develop, maintain and adhere to project plans, project milestones, appropriate delegation of work, maintenance of applicable documentation, and timely progress updates.
• Review the project plans and progress reports of assigned professional and supervisory personnel for appropriateness; take appropriate and timely corrective measures as applicable.
• Prepare the Information Technology budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for efficient and professional operation of the department.
• Develop and implement strategic information technology initiatives that are in support of the District’s mission and operational responsibilities; forecast technology trends and predict impact on District operations.
• Develop and ensure compliance with District information technology standards for hardware, software and telecommunications.
• Serve as project manager for the more complex information technology projects; keep managers a breast of project status and/or issues; advise and consult with division manager on information technology matters; monitor all information technology projects to completion and consult with user departments, as necessary.
• Manage the selection and oversight of consultants; review consultants’ proposals to ensure compliance with project requirements; make recommendations on the selection of consultants and review project activities to ensure District needs are met.
• Review and approve contracts for licenses and support related to information technology systems.
• Represent the department and division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Prepare and present budgetary, administrative, and technical information to the Board of Directors.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees, outside agencies, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of information technology software, hardware and telecommunications.
• Principles and practices of current trends and sources of information technology, including infrastructure, business and operations applications, web technology, IT life-cycle management and system security.
• Utility industry standards and practices and information technology developments in support of standards and practices.
• Physical and electronic security systems.
• Principles of project management, including project management standards/tools for effective planning, tracking, and reporting of project progress, in alignment with PMO and project governance standards.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
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