IT MANAGER-APPLICATIONS

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IT MANAGER-APPLICATIONS

Houston Airport System Houston, Texas, United States

Job Description:

IT MANAGER-APPLICATIONS

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: IT MANAGER-APPLICATIONS
Posting Number: 38482
 Division: Enterprise Application Services
Reporting Location: 611 Walker, Houston, Texas 77002
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* *Subject to Change


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The purpose of this position is to accomplish business objectives of the Applications function by managing one or more teams involved in the process of designing, developing and implementing of application and cloud technology/solutions (e.g. Middleware, applications, interfaces, security, and hardware) that interfaces with many sub-systems to improve operational costs and efficiency. Drive the cloud solutions through close alignment with marketing, finance, operations, sales and field delivery teams. May develop roadmap, define value propositions and solution positioning in the marketplace

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGEMENT: Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring appraising job results; coaching, mentoring, and disciplining team members; developing, coordinating, enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards. Maintains high performing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training team members; maintaining a safe, secure, and discriminant free work environment; developing personal growth opportunities. Establishes strategic goals that such organizational objectives by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information identifying and evaluating trends and options; choosing a course of action; defining objectives; evaluating outcomes.

OPERATIONS: Implements service improvements by evaluating trends; anticipating requirements and leading multidisciplinary projects or initiatives; assessing current situation; and using expert knowledge Applications and database design and best practices. Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports and communicating platform status. Determines inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits. Enhance operational results by identifying developing strategies in application development planning, tracking, management, and quality. Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; forecasting annual budget requirements; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Safeguards by planning and implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Maintains customer service standard by initiating, coordinating, and enforce program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Completes customer service operational requirements by scheduling and assigning team members, following up on work results. Maintains quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards; analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems; identifying trends; recommending system requirements.

TEAM EFFORT: Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and performing related responsibilities as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.
Advanced certifications and directly applicable work experience beyond nine (9) years may be considered for substitution of degree requirement.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least eight (8) years of technology experience supporting applications for a department or enterprise IT environment that includes two (2) years supervising a technology team.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

** Preferences shall be given to those with the following:


GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - NO

If yes , this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE : 32



APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0450.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0450. (7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.


All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$4,294.00 - $5,515.76 Biweekly
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