Information Technology Manager

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress;
• inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Plans, develops, evaluates and implements programs, policies and procedures.
• Reviews and approves implementation plans and schedules for training, new applications, upgrades, system modifications, conversions, and major projects.
• Identifies and develops strategies and priorities to ensure the maximum utilization of available computer resources toward efficient and effective information processing to achieve goals and objectives and future needs.
• Attends vendor exhibits, and researches new computer technology, hardware, software, components and products, and evaluates its cost effectiveness, feasibility and possible use and purchase.
• Prepares and submits bid specifications and proposals, and recommends procurement of contract services, hardware or software.
• Provides technical assistance, instruction and consultation to resolve and provide solutions to problems.
• Develops business and functional requirements for technology projects and develops technical solutions.
• Oversees strategic development, vendor management, process and service improvement, asset management, budget and technical solution development for assigned areas.
• Assesses technology operational and application needs and issues, provides consultation and advice, and develops and implements solutions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.

• Four (4) years of systems analysis, programmer analyst, applications development, or relational database management experience in a client/server environment, including one year of supervisory experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.

• Must not have been convicted of a felony.

• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.

• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

Desired Qualifications

• Analytical Skills: Expertise in data analysis techniques, statistical modeling, and interpreting large datasets to extract meaningful insights.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in data analysis tools like SQL, Python, R, and business intelligence platforms like Tableau and Power BI.

• Project Management Skills: Effectively planning, executing, and monitoring data analysis projects to meet deadlines and deliverables.

• Strategic Thinking: Identifying key data needs, developing data analysis strategies, and anticipating future trends

• Communication Skills: Clearly presenting complex data insights to diverse stakeholders, including senior management, in a concise and understandable manner.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the provision of reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $87,506