The South Carolina Judicial Branch is the third co-equal branch of South Carolina State Government responsible for administration of the South Carolina judicial system. This is an opportunity to be involved in challenging, interesting, and meaningful work in a collaborative environment supported by leadership committed to preserving the integrity of the South Carolina judicial system and the confidence of the public in the administration of justice.

THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL BRANCH

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JOB BULLETIN

Job Title: IT Applications Development Manager

Position Number: 60004047

Position Type: FTE

FLSA Status: Exempt

EEO Code: E2-Professionals

Division: Information Technology

Office/Section: Applications Operations

Reports to (Position): Deputy Director, Applications Operations

Work Location: Columbia

The South Carolina Judicial Branch (SCJB), invites applications for IT Applications Development Manager.

The IT Applications Development Manager directs, plans, organizes, and manages the research and development, design, implementation, operation, technical infrastructure/framework and enhancement of complex enterprise application systems that support the South Carolina Judicial Branch's (SCJB's) business operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Directs the work assignments and priorities of SCJB's application development team engaged in the research and development, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of the SCJB's court applications. Lead by example as a hands-on technical manager and mentor team members.

Directs the product development life cycle process and methodologies including the design, development, programming, testing, implementation, and analysis of SCJB's business applications to ensure successful application services delivery statewide. Develop software standards and identifies process improvements for tasks such as source code maintenance and analysis to improve product development and overall user experience.

Establishes industry standard practices and procedures and fosters an environment capable of supporting a competent, empowered, and forward-thinking team.

Work closely with senior engineer to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development. Translate business requirements into technical solutions, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions

Manage the development and application support of the development team to resolve day-to-day technical and application issues to improve performance of multiple business processes and to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaborate with the Applications Administration Team, other SCJB departments and county users to establish software release schedules, product roadmaps, engagement of technical resources and advice for joint software development projects with internal and external project stakeholders. Research, evaluate and remain current on development tools, best practices and emerging technologies.

Prepare yearly financial budgets for management and responsible for implementing cost controls of approved budgets. Prepare five-year financial budgets, five-year strategic plans and SWOT analysis yearly for management. Work with other IT Managers to review licensing budgets that cross departments. Researches vendors, application products, court technologies to find the best solution and pricing to meet long-term business needs. Accountable for monitoring budgetary matters associated with but not limited to the management SCJB software, development tools, staff training and hardware needs.

Communicates and enforces SCJB and Statewide policies, procedures, goals, and directives to the team members. Makes presentations to and provides written reports to Stakeholders, Sponsors, IT Director, Deputy Director of IT Application Operations and business owners on application status.

Manage staff career paths by mentoring, providing feedback on work performance/activities, and individual training plans.

Oversee the administration of the organizations database(s), analyze staff needs of the database(s), and develop a long-term strategy for data storage. Establishes oversee the administration of the organizations database(s), analyze staff needs of the database(s), and develop a long-term strategy for data storage.

All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• A bachelor's degree with at least eight (8) years of related IT experience which includes three (3) years of experience in enterprise software development and implementations, and two (2) years of experience in directing the work of others in a software implementation lead role.
• Related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• This position requires travel and occasional nights and weekend work to fulfill its essential job functions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:

• The processes and techniques of implementing enterprise level software outside SCJB;
• The principles and techniques of planning program development, development life cycle, and application deployment;
• Windows server operating systems, desktop operating systems and database systems.

Skills:

• Extensive experience and working knowledge of the software lifecycle including the design, development, programming, architectural solutions, cloud application development, test & implementation of systems solutions touching on a wide variety of technologies;
• Strong supervisory and management skill;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to:

• Successfully manage concurrent software projects;
• Understand and effectively communicate both court business and technology needs of end users;
• Coordinate and execute smooth and timely production launches with limited to no interruption to critical services;
• Develop and maintain detailed launch application plans that consist of roles, responsibilities and milestones;
• Plan and direct the work activities of technical and non-technical employees;
• Manage high-performance development teams;
• Manage multiple high priority projects across several development teams;
• Mentor and train developers;
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the end users, technical staff, management, vendors, and others; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Make presentations and prepare reports.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• Extensive knowledge of programming languages and tools including .NET, JavaScript, HTML, Web Services, SQL, TFS, and Visual Studios;
• Working knowledge of the South Carolina court operations at the magistrate and circuit level;
• Extensive knowledge of data base design and table relationships;
• Experience managing the implementation of enterprise level technology solutions in the court or legal industry.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);
• 15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;
• 15 days paid sick leave per year;
• Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;
• 13 paid state holidays;
• Six weeks or two weeks of Paid Parental Leave;
• Workers’ Compensation Benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, or disability.

SCJB APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested persons meeting the required qualifications may submit an application at www.careers.sc.gov. All questions on the application must be completed and should include all work history and education. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

What is your highest completed level of education?

How many years of software application development and management experience do you possess?

How many years of management experience that consists of the delivery of software applications related projects do you possess?

Please give a detailed description of your experience in software application development, managing enterprise level application deployments, Cloud ready application development standards, and software development lifecycle.

Do you have experience with COTS applications? If yes, please describe your experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $99,482.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of management experience that consists of the delivery of software applications related projects do you possess?
• Please give a detailed description of your experience in software application development, managing enterprise level application deployments, Cloud ready application development standards, and software development lifecycle.
• Do you have experience with COTS applications? If yes, please describe your experience.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• IT: 8 years (Preferred)
• Enterprise software development and implementation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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