Manager, Applications Engineering

$130,000 - $159,566/Yr

California State University - San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time - Manager

Remote - San Luis Obispo, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Manager of Applications Engineering is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the Applications Engineering group at California State University, San Luis Obispo. This role involves managing Tier 3 engineering support for a diverse portfolio of applications and technology services, including ERP systems and data integrations. The manager is expected to foster collaboration, develop staff, and ensure the reliability and consistency of enterprise systems and applications. The position also allows for remote work within California, aligning with the university's telecommuting guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Applications Engineering group, providing Tier 3 engineering support for applications and technology services.
• Develop and implement IT engineering principles, standards, and best practices to ensure system reliability.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages communication and continual improvement among staff.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of applications, including ERP systems and data integrations with SaaS and cloud providers.
• Collaborate with other departments to influence technology policies and drive change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in enterprise IT service management or application development.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based technologies and integration with on-premises services.
• Expertise in managing enterprise-scale technologies such as CRM, ERP, and data integration platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a DevOps environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and data warehouse technologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
• Educational benefits for eligible employees