Business Innovation, Technology and Operations Unit Manager

$94,008 - $109,473/Yr

State Of Colorado - Denver, CO

Part-time - Senior

Remote - Denver, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Business Innovation, Technology and Operations Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing the Department of Early Childhood's (CDEC) information technology (IT) objectives, ensuring alignment with the department's strategic goals. This role involves managing technology resources, leading a team to solve complex business technology issues, and promoting innovation within the department. The position also includes the management of IT assets and the development of operational excellence practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the department.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the agency's IT objectives by translating the Department's vision into actionable strategic plans.
• Oversee the initiation, progress, risks, and prioritization of Department-wide IT efforts.
• Manage and oversee the effective use of resources to align business and technology resource deployment with CDEC strategic goals.
• Promote new solutions and opportunities for technology and process improvements.
• Lead a team to solve complex business technology issues from strategy to execution.
• Provide leadership for a diverse range of technology-related projects.
• Act as a central point of contact for technology applications used department-wide.
• Identify opportunities for technology and process improvement that positively impact programmatic objectives.
• Manage day-to-day operations of direct staff and their related business applications.
• Create structures, processes, protocols, and policies to encourage innovation throughout the Department.

Requirements

• Nine years of progressive experience in technology, software, and operations, including supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Software, Technology, or related field plus five years of relevant experience.
• Experience in solving complex business problems and managing technology budgets and assets.

Nice-to-haves

• State experience relevant to this position.
• Experience with strategy and operations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Significant leadership experience in software and technology projects.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Credit union membership
• Life insurance