Applications Systems Manager I – EHRA

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

DIT Transportation

Job Classification Title

Applications Systems Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60015119

Grade

DT11

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $91,600 - $160,299

The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Any telework will be under the conditions of the state Teleworking Program Policy and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time in the employer's sole discretion.

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We currently have an opening for an Applications Systems Manager I

The Applications Systems Manager leads and prioritizes the work of the data engineering team to support NCDOT’s data pipelines, integrations, and related platform activities. It promotes consistent development practices, predictable delivery, and effective communication with leadership. This role also leads data stewardship activities by helping establish shared data definitions, metadata standards, and quality expectations.

Data Engineering Management
• Supervise and coordinate data engineering staff, including prioritization, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and task assignment
• Oversee development and maintenance of pipelines and integrations within Databricks, ensuring adherence to standards and documentation
• Partner with senior SMEs on complex engineering and architectural decisions to ensure reliable, accurate, and maintainable solutions
• Remove blockers, escalate risks appropriately, and keep work aligned with NCDOT priorities and project timelines
• Provide regular status updates summarizing backlog health, progress, risks, and delivery forecasts
• Facilitate communication across technical and business teams to support planning and resource alignment
• Maintain operational documentation and promote repeatable development processes

Data Stewardship Management
• Lead and manage data discovery and stewardship capabilities, improving the agency's ability to identify, locate, understand, and effectively use data assets through data cataloging, metadata management, lineage documentation, and data quality practices.
• Coordinate the work of data stewards and collaborate with business and technical partners to ensure consistent interpretation and use of shared data assets.
• Identify documentation and definition gaps, prioritize stewardship tasks, and align efforts with enterprise data governance objectives.
• Ensure data engineering outputs adhere to enterprise data quality, metadata, and stewardship standards.


About the Division:
The Web Systems unit directs all Internet/Intranet based application development, reports, server/system architecture, and web system maintenance for the NCDOT infrastructure. The Web Systems unit employs management, architects, application developers, web designers and subject matter experts to meet the growing business and technological needs of NCDOT departments and external users.

The Web Systems unit meets with NCDOT clients and gathers established strategic business requirements needed to create NCDOT web-based content, applications, and servers. These applications are used to improve internal and external user productivity and communication. The Web Systems unit continues to maintain these applications throughout the application’s lifecycle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience supervising technical staff, setting priorities, coordinating workloads, supporting employee development, and preparing clear status reports for leadership

• Skill in applying Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) to manage sprints, refine backlogs, assign tasks, track progress, and ensure predictable delivery

• Knowledge of cloud‑based data pipeline environments such as Databricks or Azure Data Lake, along with knowledge of data definitions, metadata practices, data quality standards, and stewardship processes used across business and technical teams

 

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or other related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years progressive experience including at least two years of experience in programming and applications analysis or related work

OR

Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or other related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years progressive experience including at least two years of experience in programming and applications analysis or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tina Honeycutt Holmes

Recruiter Email:

dit_hr_recruitment@nc.gov