IT Business Innovation Manager

Job Summary

Leads, manages, and implements technology-related initiatives to improve City of Bryan operations, productivity, and competitiveness. Fosters a culture of creativity and continuous technological improvements to help ensure the City stays ahead of industry trends.

Essential Job Functions

• Works closely with City leadership to develop, oversee, and execute innovative technology projects, processes, and initiatives that contribute to the City’s success.
• Manages, directs, and evaluates Project Managers and Business Analysts assisting with the implementation of IT projects/initiatives.
• Performs managerial responsibilities including but not limited to making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination; planning, coordinating and managing the execution of projects/ work assignments; assisting with staff development and training; addressing employee concerns; and handling performance related issues.
• Develops and promotes a culture of technological innovation within the organization through training, events, and programs.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement across technology, personnel, business operations, and collaboration processes.
• Researches industry trends and innovations to ensure the organization stays at the forefront of new technology developments.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, senior management, and department heads to identify innovation opportunities and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of customer/department processes and workflows, to better manage the selection and implementation of technology solutions based on customer needs.
• Manages and assesses long-term innovative technology strategies and reports on progress, challenges, and outcomes.
• Facilitates the development of creative thinking and problem-solving skills across teams to integrate various technological innovations in to daily workflows.
• Upon department request, assists with providing information and training on the latest technologies within related areas of need and/or interest.
• Remains current on industry standards and principles through regular review and study of technical material via online classes and training site subscriptions.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, or a similar field of study plus at least 4 years of management / strategy related experience OR a Master’s Degree plus at least 2 years of experience as listed above; or an equivalent combination of related education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.
• Must possess previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience in a computer related field.
  
  

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

Licenses

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must be able to access Texas Criminal Justice Information Services ( CJIS ) System data. As a result, the person selected for the position cannot possess a felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction; or a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years.
• Certifications
• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) or CompTIA Project certifications preferred.
  
  

Certification Pay Program

• The City of Bryan IT Department provides a Certification Pay Program ( CPP ). New employees are eligible after the first 90 days of employment. Employee must be in good standing to qualify.
• The primary goal of the IT CPP is to develop the technical skills of the IT staff to improve/focus on the overall service level of IT support services.
• Receive up to $450/month in certification pay for qualifying certificates. (Ex: Network , Security , Tableau Desktop Specialist, etc.)
• Reimbursement is available for qualifying passed certificate exams while employed by the City of Bryan IT.