Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit
here to learn more about San José.
About the DepartmentThe City of San José is a place where we use civic technology to help our community thrive.
As the 13th largest city in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets. The City operates on a budget of $6 billion, with 7,000 employees serving 1+ million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Information Technology’s (IT) mission: Enrich the quality of life in San José through innovation, collaboration, and engagement. IT enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, productivity and collaboration tools, the San José 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San José is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose.
We promote work-life integration and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San Jose the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in America!
You can visit the
Information Technology Department website to learn more about us.
Position Duties NOTE - The first review of applications will be on Monday, August 12, 2024. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Friday, August 9, if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of August 26, 2024.
The City of San José is recruiting for an Enterprise Business Automation and Development Services Manager in the Information Technology Department. As a technical manager, this position will oversee technology at an enterprise level and ensure that technology initiatives across all departments are aligned with the overall business strategies, improving efficiency and coherence in technology implementation. This position will manage the scalability of IT infrastructure to support business growth and integration across various departments, avoiding siloed implementations.
In addition, the Enterprise Business Automation and Development Services Manager would enforce consistent security protocols and compliance measures, reducing risks to the city. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to optimize the allocation of technology resources to avoid redundancy and maximize the rate of investment for better resource management, cost savings, and more strategic investments in technology. This position is also responsible to identify and implement emerging technologies that provide strategic advantages.
The technology portfolio includes but not limited to:
- Permitting and Compliance (Granicus AMANDA)
- Public Portal (https://sjpermits.org/permits/online-permits.html)
- Business Intelligence (Crystal Reports, Yellowfin Analytics and Reports, and Power BI)
- Electronic Plan Review
- Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS) Viewer
- Digital Inspections
- Resource Planning & Scheduling (custom inspection scheduling and assignment)
- Document Scanning & Conversion (e.g., Panagon Capture, QuickStroke, and custom scanning and indexing application, etc.)
- Collaboration Tools (Microsoft Office 365)
- Enterprise Content Management (Microsoft SharePoint)
- Workflow automation, digital forms, and electronic signature platform (SimpliGov)
- IT Service Management, IT Operations Management, and/or IT Asset Management (e.g., ServiceNow)
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (e.g., Salesforce)
Key duties include but are not limited to:
- Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement the technology strategy in alignment with the organization's business objectives; Oversee the integration of new technologies and ensure they enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness; Plan and manage technology projects, from conception through execution and evaluation.
- Team Leadership and Management: Lead and manage multiple teams, including Business Automation and Development Services Development/Enhancement teams, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff; Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment; Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers.
- System and Network Management: Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the Business Automation and Development Services systems, including networks, servers, and software applications; Oversee the maintenance and upgrade of existing systems and the implementation of new systems; Ensure systems are scalable and can grow with the organization’s needs.
- Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Manage the Business Automation and Development Services budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources; Allocate resources for projects and initiatives, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals; Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers to secure the best terms.
- Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Enforce IT security policies and protocols to protect the organization’s data and systems; Monitor for potential security threats and respond to incidents; Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers; Ensure that third-party services meet organizational standards and deliver value; Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand their technology needs and priorities.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement; Lead initiatives to adopt new technologies that can improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensure that the organization’s technology operations comply with relevant regulations and standards; Implement and maintain governance frameworks for IT management; Prepare and submit reports to senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies; Ensure that backup systems and procedures are in place and tested regularly; Coordinate response efforts during IT emergencies and system outages.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the performance of IT systems and services, ensuring they meet organizational requirements; Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT operations; Report on IT performance, issues, and achievements to senior management.
- Accessible Software: Ensure developed software is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
Please note that the Enterprise Business Automation and Development Services Manager (Enterprise Technology Manager) position is currently eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The schedule for working remotely and onsite is subject to change.
Salary Information:The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Technology Manager (ETM) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
- Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI): $163,275.84 - $199,814.16
The ETM classification is represented by the
City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) bargaining unit.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in computer science, information systems, business administration, or closely related field and seven (7) years of experience managing, maintaining and implementing significant enterprise technology programs, enterprise computer system infrastructure and design, network operations, security design, application development and configurations and system/servicer administration, including a combination of five (5) years of supervisory and project personnel management experience, of which at least two (2) years should be supervisory experience over a technical team.
Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)- Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
The ideal candidate will also possess a combination of the following knowledge and experience:
- Directing day-to-day operations of a major Information Systems (IS) unit and processes with critical impact on the business, ensuring business operations comply with standards and procedures; develop and implement goals, objectives policies, priorities and procedures for assigned programs; determine and improve customer satisfaction levels as necessary.
- Experience managing enterprise and departmental projects, major and minor system upgrades, and infrastructure refresh; plan, lead staff, and manage all phases of implementation, including gathering requirements, project scoping, planning resources, budget, and timeline.
- Experience in leading large-scale projects to successful completion, meeting business Objective Key Results (OKRs); managed system support vendors, directed system design, development, and implementation of new projects and applications; led the analysis of new system features, change controls of upgrades; planned and improved operations; established hardware/software standards and refreshed plans.
- Preparing and administering an annual budget, including the monitoring of expenditures, chargeback structure, and negotiating and managing contracts.
- Developing and updating an information systems Master Plan and operational roadmap. This includes the implementation of the plan, change management, and departmental/enterprise communication across all levels, as well as business partners.
Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction.
Management - Evaluates priorities to ensure the 'true' top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit.
Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Vision/Strategic Thinking - Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values. Understands how an organization must change considering internal and external trends and influences. Builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical and/or writing exercise.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection, or the hiring processes, please contact Tram Nguyen at
Tramt.Nguyen@sanjoseca.gov.
Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Please note that applications are currently
not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email
CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's
benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.
For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services
website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an
additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
