Manager-ERP & Asset Management

Description

Salary range is $104k to $206k, with a midpoint of $155k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits:
  We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off:
  Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card:
  All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices:
  We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction, directs, manages, and coordinates the activities of the Information Technology ERP & Asset Management Applications team; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, programs, and outside agencies; responsibilities include, but are not limited to, support of agency enterprise applications supporting Finance, Procurement & Contracts, & Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work performance and makes suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and monitors progress; provides advice and counsel to staff; creates staff development plans; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Manages a variety of enterprise technology projects from inception through project delivery and maintenance; develops and manages all associated functions associated with the project including.
• procurement, budgets, requirements, and specifications, and estimates for contracting and project development purposes; applies systems design expertise to expanding and implementing a variety information system technology.
• Manages process improvement efforts in both project delivery and operations; provides input internally to IT units involving the software lifecycle, user centered design, and systems integration design; implements, supports, and maintains the agency's business applications.
• Interacts with customers to define and understand goals and needs to assist in leveraging appropriate technologies and processes. Manages the delivery of change through a mix of internal and contractor labor, as well as contracted project teams.
• Develops, administers, maintains, and oversees the business unit's annual budget; makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, software products, software development, materials, supplies and other services; reviews and approves division expenditures and implements adjustments.
• Prepares and maintains plans for ongoing support and development of production systems; meets with vendors, partner agencies, and developer communities to get a perspective of how they are utilizing technology; conducts research and makes recommendations on emerging technologies, toolsets, applications, and systems, considering among other factors cost savings, adoption, standardization/simplification, flexibility and reuse.
• Oversees problem resolution, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support when necessary; monitors system performance and availability.
• Provides support to the department on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied…