It Applications Delivery Lead For Toll Operations - Information Technology Division

IT Applications Delivery Lead Job Description:

Performs advanced computer systems analysis work in support of TxDOT Information Technology system. Work involves coordinating the planning and analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems to add value to TxDOT. Oversees the backlog of maintenance, enhancement, break fixes, patching and upgrades of TxDOT systems. Oversees individual contractors and vendors providing IT services, support, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of projects/programs and/or systems. Reports to an ITD Application Delivery Branch Manager. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, assigns and oversees the work of a team of state contractors.
  
• Coordinates vendors and/or contracted individuals in matters related to requirements, analysis, systems design, development (programming), integration, testing, deployment, implementation, maintenance and training activities.
  
• Plans and coordinates application delivery projects and ensures required documentation is complete, accurate, follows define standards and built using best technical practices.
  
• Assists with developing contract statement of work and/or contributes to technical components of a statement of work.
  
• Acts as the system/product/platform manager, coordinating the work with the contracted vendor teams, provides expert advice and leadership to drive delivery and support activities.
  
• Assists with the planning, design, development, implementation, support, and maintenance of the applications including security measures to safeguard departmental information.
  
• Coordinates and/or participates in the development and execution of enterprise level strategies and technical direction,including establishing processes and procedures for executing and maintaining technology road maps.
  
• Assists with Establishing best practices and governance for you assigned applications/products/platforms. Creates and maintains best practice documents and provide to delivery teams and individuals.
  
• Coordinates, plans, and schedules application deployments assigned.
  
• Manages the backlog of audits, accessibility, security findings to ensure the finding are remediated per the agreed timeframe.
  
• Reviews and analyzes assigned legislative bills related to the application/system; provides cost estimate and potential impact analysis.
  
• Assists in the creation of roadmaps for platform upgrades that effect existing applications
  
• Keeps abreast of technical changes and integration technologies; Disseminates this information to staff and contractors.
  
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in computer science, management information systems or related discipline

Work Experience

- 3 YEARS in systems analysis, delivery and maintenance of Information Technology applications or related activities
(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

License and Certification

-Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

Competencies

• Limitations and capabilities of computer systems; of technology across all network layers and computer platforms
• Writing and revising standards and procedures
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Scheduling, testing, installing,and implementing computer programs/systems
• Troubleshooting computer systems
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional and technical employees
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Communicating technical information effectively
• The use and support of applicable computer systems

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
  
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
  
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
  
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading