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Texas General Land Office requires the services of 1 Senior Director of Application Services

Serving as the Senior Director of Application Services, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the application development, geospatial and business intelligence teams. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating business strategy program activities and/or business functions; and reviewing and approving budgets within the division. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Tasks include but not limited to:

• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work of the Application Services teams in the delivery of IT services and the execution of IT projects.
• Serve as the Data Management Officer for the agency. Develop, lead, and execute a data management program for the agency. Ensure alignment and fulfillment of the responsibilities outlined in Texas Government Code Sec. 2054.137
• Manage strategic planning in for the Application Services teams and domains of responsibility. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement long-term strategic plans for IT applications and platforms, IT service delivery, and IT business strategy.
• Develop and implement IT applications and platform guidance, road maps, standards, and best practices for the Application Services teams. Develop and implement policies and procedures to support. Monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Develop, review, and monitor operational and personnel needs for geospatial, application development, and business intelligence areas. Oversees all aspects of personnel management for direct reports, including the recruiting, training, professional development, goal setting, evaluation, and performance management activities.
• Contribute to the development of SOWs and requirements for services engagements and managed service contracts in partnership with IT Business Services and ITS leadership. Oversees and evaluates proposals and work products of third-party vendors to determine the quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Oversee the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports and studies pertinent to IT applications and platforms, including management, productivity, and financial reports. Assists with the development of the agency reporting responsibilities, IT legislative appropriation requests (LAR) and other state reporting responsibilities. Provides oversight and support on audits and other assessment activities.

Requirement:

• 8yrs. - Required - Experience in an IT leadership role with oversight for application development or engineering teams.

Work hours and location:

• Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas General Land Office. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
• The IT teams at the GLO are currently afforded a teleworking privilege which allows them to work up to 5 days a week from home. The rest of the agency works 4 days in the office and 1 day teleworking each week. This role will be extended a teleworking privilege and we have senior IT leadership reporting to the office 3 days a week right now.
• As this role is a part of the IT leadership team and expected to report to the office as needed, we are only considering candidates from Austin and the surrounding area.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.