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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Operations Director (IT Manager 2) - **Company:** Oregon State University - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $7,537.0 - $11,657.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, Information Technology Consulting, Databases, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology, Workday - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OLCC/IT-Operations-Director--IT-Manager-2-_REQ-204547 ## About the Role * Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR * Three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Preferred Skills: * Technical proficiency in computer science and information technology * Ability to quickly adapt to technological and business changes and a commitment to continuous learning * Experience in vendor and budget management. * Identify and nurture talent within the IT department, fostering professional growth and development. * Strategic Vision to develop the organization's IT vision and translating it into actionable goals. ## Description The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is excited to post an opening for an IT Operations Director (IT Manager 2) to manage the Commission's IT Operations team and participate in strategic and tactical planning for general policy direction and coherence within the division. The OLCC oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs., * Manage all aspects of IT operations, including hiring, assigning, and reviewing work, and setting goals. * Guide the periodic review of IT standards and procedures relative to hardware, software, networks, databases, and operations. * Ensure that position descriptions, employee training plans, and product and behavioral standards are up to date to ensure staff accountability. * Plan for staff training to ensure currency of domain knowledge as well as personal growth and development. * Actively promote and support the agency's affirmation action plan and diversity program. * Assure compliance with State of Oregon laws, rules, and policies relative to technology. * Plan, develop, administer, and evaluate the IT Operations budget. * Manage IT Operations assets through administration best practices. * Coordinate involvement of IT operations staff that support agency project teams. * Provide technology consulting support to the Chief Information Officer in setting the Commission's policy, strategic plan, and operational plans for the IT computer network, systems, and databases. * Participate in the review and award of contracts and develop criteria for managing and evaluating vendor performance. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position and is required to meet the demands of this job., * Upload and attach your resume (no more than 4 pages including relevant experience) in addition to completing your job history and education details in Workday. * Upload and attach your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates how you meet the desired attributes. Generic cover letters or cover letters that do not address requested skills will be graded as nonresponsive. * You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video/phone interview as part of the application screening process. * Internal candidates currently working for any State of Oregon agency must apply using your employee Workday account. In addition to required attachments, ensure that your profile has your current job history and education. In Workday, click on Menu in the upper left corner, Jobs Hub, Find Jobs. Enter the job number in the search bar, click on the job title and select Apply., * This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur. * Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education and training documented in the application materials. * Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check. This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification. * Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section. * We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program. * OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. 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