Systems Team Leader - DOT Application Development Team

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Opening Date: February 19, 2025

Closing Date:  March 5, 2025

Job Class Code: 0868
Grade: 29
Salary: $72,987.20 - $103,280.32/Annually (includes 10% recruitment & retention stipend)
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You are a talented senior-level professional who is driven toward success. You are a go-getter, always seeking ways to expand your knowledge, and encourage others to do the same. You enjoy clearing hurdles as you strive for excellence. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!!

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees.  MaineIT oversees large-scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. 

MaineIT is seeking a qualified and skilled individual who is self-motivated to part of  the extended management team for the Applications Support team supporting MaineDOT and  who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do.  At MaineIT we:  

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:     

This position will be focused on managing the IT Planning Group within our MaineIT team that supports MaineDOT in the acquisition of IT Applications and Services.  This role requires a strong understanding of both IT and procurement processes, as well as the ability to effectively manage a team.  Although we are in a team environment it is expected that you will be able to work independently to trouble shoot issues while leading the analysis, specification, design and implementation phases of the system engineering lifecycle.  An ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively both verbally and in writing is also important.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? 

Hybrid Work Opportunity – This position is a hybrid remote/onsite position. The onsite location is in Augusta, Maine and the remote location must be within the state of Maine.

• You will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of software developers and key stakeholders in MaineDOT to analyze issues and design solutions which will result in projects of various sizes.
• You will participate in technology acquisitions and implementations of new hosted systems. MaineDOT uses a wide variety of technology in the office, on the roadway infrastructure, in laboratories, and in the field to support infrastructure construction planning and execution, transportation systems operations and maintenance, and business management.
• You will have the opportunity to add your experience and expertise to Maine state government in a collaborative working environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Leadership and Team Management: You will be guiding a diverse group of professionals, ensuring that they stay on track with business goals while maintaining high work standards. Including providing clear direction, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Technical Understanding and Systems Engineering: You will need to bridge the gap between technical and business teams. Your understanding of systems engineering will be crucial in understanding how new solutions integrate into the existing ecosystem, managing risk, and ensuring scalability and performance.
• Procurement Expertise: Since this involves managing the procurement lifecycle, you’ll need a strong understanding of how to evaluate vendors, ensure contract alignment with business needs, and be familiar with the intricacies of procurement proc