Information Technology Manager II - Infrastructure
Pasadena, CA 
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Information Technology Manager II – Infrastructure
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) – Systems Division
Pasadena, California
Annual Salary: $135,701 - $205,394 DOE/DOQ

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is seeking an Information Technology Manager II — Infrastructure (IT Manager II) for a newly created management position, overseeing the Infrastructure section within the Systems Division. This experienced IT leader reports to the Chief, Information Technology (CIT) and will oversee 21 staff members and an approximate budget of $4 million. They will manage three units: Engineering; Service Desk; and Telecommunications/ Audiovisuals. The successful candidate will be a communicative and collaborative leader with the desire to lead a high-performing team of skilled engineers and IT professionals. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and the ability to motivate teams toward a common goal. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role in an evolving organization and oversee large-scale technology infrastructure projects. The IT Manager II will be well-versed in a wide range of systems and technologies, with a strong understanding of multi-cloud computing infrastructure, services, and resources. The ideal candidate for this position will have prior experience in enterprise communications solutions and the successful implementation of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) tools. The IT Manager II will have the technical knowledge to lead and advise staff members, with a pulse on the latest innovations in cloud computing. If you want to lead a team that carries out LACERA’s mission to protect, produce, and provide the promised benefits to its members, apply today!

See the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/46d568b6-d1b7-4bd1-af86-72fa96895fa3

THE JOB
The Information Technology Manager II — Infrastructure (IT Manager II) will oversee the Infrastructure Section of the Systems Division, including 21 staff members, an approximate budget of $4 million, and various projects and systems while reporting to the Chief, Information Technology (CIT). Along with using their technical expertise to help guide staff members through their complex projects, the IT Manager II will also exercise their personnel management and strong leadership skills to build highly effective teams in an environment and culture driven by team accomplishments and organizational advancement. This manager will preferably have experience facilitating 450+ program/system end users.

In addition to the management of highly trained technical staff members in this section, the IT Manager II will be a lighthouse who shows the direction, sets the strategy, and ensures expectations are met. This position is also expected to give presentations to Executive Management, other departments within the organization, and to the Board of Trustees at monthly meetings. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a variety of new projects, from the initial planning process through final implementation of all IT business solutions. They will serve as a respectable representative of LACERA while interfacing with vendors, contractors, and outside agencies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will have the knowledge of and/or ability to:
  • Roll out IT infrastructures across various technologies for an organization with at least 200 end users
  • Staff leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service
  • Help Desk/ Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solutions
  • Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solutions
  • On-prem and cloud server solutions
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Network administration, and operations
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
 
  • Option A:
    • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field; AND
    • Five (5) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization, performing information systems analysis and design, application development, network administration or operating systems analysis; of which two (2) years must be in a management capacity; OR
  • Option B:
    • Three (3) years of experience at the level of Information Technology Manager I, LACERA, or Information Technology Specialist I, LACERA; OR
  • Option C:
    • Five (5) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in managing the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of a large complex information systems program in a large, multi-service public or private sector organization; AND
  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


SALARY AND BENEFITS
An annual salary of $135,701 - $205,394 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package.

Candidate will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule, with requirement to be onsite 35% of time.

HOW TO APPLY:
Online Application: LACERA offers a simple and convenient online application (application process should only take 15 minutes). For first consideration, please apply online by September 4th at lacera.com/who-we-are/careers/jobs and attach your cover letter (desired) and resume.

SAVE THE DATES: Round one interviews will be held virtually and take place on October 3rd. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews that take place on October 13th. Candidates invited to interview will need to be available for both days.

Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

 

Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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