What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Innovation Manager position at Town of Apex, NC?
TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
IT Innovation Manager
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $91,127.00 - 111,630.00
WORK LOCATION: Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2025 at 7pm
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The IT Innovations Manager drives forward-looking projects and oversees the implementation of advanced technology solutions. This role is essential for enhancing organizational efficiency, service delivery, and technological capabilities, with a particular focus on Smart Cities initiatives that include the Parks and Recreation Field and Court occupancy, Saunders Street Parking Pilot in progress along with Gen AI projects in the works.
This position reports to the IT Director. This position has supervisory responsibilities.
A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:
Strategic Planning and Development
- Develop and implement technology strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Assess and recommend emerging technologies, particularly those related to Smart Cities, to enhance operational efficiency.
- Work on assigned projects including, but not limited to, annual Innovations Strategy Plan to include risk management; Smart Cities Initiative Roadmap; and technology assessment planning and reports
Project Management
- Lead and manage technology projects from conception to completion.
- Coordinate with regional groups or partners, cross-functional teams, including town department heads, to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget.
- Work on assigned projects including, but not limited to, the parking pilot expansion; park field and court pilot; SaaS and cloud migrations; and smart traffic management system deployment.
Innovation and Research
- Conduct research on innovative technology trends and Smart Cities solutions.
- Pilot new initiatives and evaluate their feasibility and impact on the organization.
- Work on assigned projects including, but not limited to, the pilot program for AI-driven analytics and research on loT applications for smart infrastructure.
Team Leadership and Development
- Mentor and develop a team of IT professionals.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation through recommendation of professional development workshops, innovation challenge hackathons, etc.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units, including town department heads.
- Communicate technology initiatives and progress to stakeholders through monthly technology updates or training, Town Hall presentations on IT innovations, etc.
Performs other job related duties as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or information technology management and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in IT operations, client services and innovation areas like Smart Cities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a NC driver license.
IT certification (loT and Security) required within one year of employment.
WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
- Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
- 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
- Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
- Traditional sick and vacation leave
- 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
- $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
- Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Salary : $91,127 - $111,630
