What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Manager (Internal Public Works Administration applicants only) position at Hennepin County, MN?
Salary : $94,861.14 - $155,034.64 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type : Full-time
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 25PWA586PC2
Department : Public Works Administration
Division : PW MIS-Mgt Info Systems
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
Public Works Administration is seeking an individual with a broad base of IT experience to manage the Public Works IT Data Services and Support Services teams whose focus is delivering and maintaining business focused sustainable IT and data solutions. The position will support the BIO and assist in technology planning, strategic planning, vendor management, adaptive Governance and portfolio management.
Public Works IT (PWIT) is the line-of-business IT team strategically embedded within Public Works Administration that facilitates and supports IT and data solutions that are Public Works specific. PWIT is part of the overall IT service delivery model for Hennepin County and partners with the Hennepin County IT Department, other distributed services teams, and the Public Works business line to deliver comprehensive IT services.
Location and hours :
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. This position will also be required to work at the Public Works Facility in Medina and other locations as needed. Work hours are primarily days, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type :
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Public Works Administration to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an IT Manager. Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will :
- Manage and direct the Data Services and IT Support Services teams; select, develop and train subordinate supervisors and staff; coordinate, assign, and review work of subordinate staff; contribute to workforce development strategies.
- Work with and support the BIO in adaptive governance, strategic planning, resource planning, recommend polices and procedures and execution of strategic and complex projects that align with strategic goals for the business line.
- Manage the lifecycle of Public Works IT applications and data portfolio, align support, SLA's and improve performance of critical systems and data pipelines.
- Manage technology and data road maps and develop proposals for technical solutions.
- Manage vendor relationships for vendor hosted systems which includes vendor management and road map planning of future enhancements.
- Guide and advise on IT best practices, enterprise process and policy, system support, security, and technology integrations.
- May manage strategic projects and / or assign and manage IT staff in all activities of small and large projects.
- Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.
Need to have :
Nine or more years of experience as an IT specialist within the last eleven years; two of which were at the IT supervisor level.
Nice to have :
Managing, supervising, and mentoring IT professionals and support staff.
IT best practices, IT support processes, agile methodologies / frameworks, organizational applications, technology integration, security concepts, virtual and cloud concepts, and data continuity.
Lead diverse teams and use disparity reduction and racial equity lens to data solutions.
About the department :
Public Works creates healthy and livable communities through economic development, environmental stewardship and advancement of a multimodal transportation network. About 450 employees work together on a wide range of programs and projects to achieve our mission.
About Hennepin County :
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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If you have any questions, please contact :
Pajoua Chang
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Public Works Administration?
Note : Limited duration employees not eligible
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. This position will also be required to work at the Public Works Facility in Medina and other locations as needed. Work hours are primarily days, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
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