IT Applications Manager

The IT Applications Manager provides leadership and oversight for the agency's enterprise application portfolio, including core enterprise systems, custom applications, and supporting technology solutions. This includes PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications such as the Statewide Human Resource and Payroll (SHARP) and Statewide Management, Accounting, and Reporting Tool (SMART) systems, PHP applications supporting the Kansas Debt Resolution System (KDRS) and Kansas Treasury Offset Program (KTOP), and other agency applications that support business operations. The position supervises technical teams, ensures reliable application services, and oversees application support, enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities. The manager applies a strong understanding of application development and programming concepts to guide staff, evaluate solutions, assist with complex troubleshooting, and contribute to development activities when needed. The IT Applications Manager collaborates with agency leadership on application strategy, prioritization, resource planning, and budgeting to support mission-critical business operations.

Application Support and Lifecycle Management: Leads enterprise application support activities, including incident resolution, service requests, production support, enhancements, upgrades, and releases. Ensures application changes are properly planned, tested, documented, and implemented while maintaining system reliability and minimizing operational disruption.

Change Management, Testing & Documentation: Manages application change processes to ensure modifications are reviewed, approved, tested, documented, and successfully deployed. Maintains documentation standards that support system integrity, audit readiness, and operational consistency.

System Integration & Technical Coordination: Coordinates system integrations and technical solutions to support reliable data exchange and interoperability across enterprise applications. Collaborates with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure effective implementation and ongoing support.

Application Strategy, Planning & Budget Support: Collaborates with agency leadership to establish application priorities, modernization initiatives, and long-term technology strategies. Supports resource planning and budgeting while aligning application services with agency needs and business objectives.

Associate degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration or a related field.

• Experience: Five years' working experience in a related IT role or position. Three year's experience in a lead or supervisory role. Knowledge planning and managing IT budgets. Familiarity with managing relationships with vendors, including reviewing contracts and monitoring service level agreements. Experience leading and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing., Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Professional certifications or training in IT service management, project management, Agile/Scrum methodologies, or related disciplines, such as ITIL, PMP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

• Experience or certifications related to Oracle PeopleSoft applications (HCM/FSCM), application development, enterprise systems management, cybersecurity, or cloud technologies is preferred.

Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of enterprise application management, application development principles, system integrations, and the software development lifecycle. Familiarity with PeopleSoft applications, PHP development, relational databases, and enterprise application support. Ability to provide technical leadership, evaluate solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to application development and programming activities when needed to support team priorities and business objectives. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to supervise technical staff, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and agency leadership. Ability to support strategic planning, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to participate in on-call support for critical enterprise applications and respond to urgent production issues outside normal business hours when needed. Ability to coordinate technical and functional resources to maintain system availability and minimize business disruption.

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

Pulled from the full job description

• Military leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in-person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs