Director Finance and Business Management

Work Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*

Work Location: Development Resource Center
1250 Market Street

FLSA Status:  This is an Exempt position.
Salary: GS.15 $81,488- $98,446

Department:  Public Works

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
The incumbent in this classification is responsible for leading city-wide technology procurement, developing city-wide technology training programs and initiatives, and creating the yearly IT budget for both the Department of Technology Services (DTS) and the City. Directs and actively negotiates favorable supplier pricing and contract terms. Conducts detailed financial planning for the implementation and upkeep of all technology solutions city-wide. Oversees the administration of the City's technology asset inventory. Fosters and maintains strategic relationships with staffing firms to recruit leading IT professionals. Directs all aspects for internal and external grant management, funding, reporting, contracting, and compliance.  Establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve efficiency and optimize operations. Acts as the official Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), responsible for enacting and enforcing security regulations and processes related to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). Responsible for special departmental and citywide project assignments. Acts as proxy in the absence of CIO and DCIO as assigned.

SERIES LEVEL:
The Director Business and Finance Management is a stand alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Directs the day-to-day operations of the Business Operations Division. Prioritizes and assigns work, ensuring timely completion of assignments with high-quality and consistent with established policies and procedures. Provides technical leadership, mentoring and coaching for all employees. Prepares annual technical skills training and certification plans for relevant team members and ensures completion.

Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.

Directs, develops and executes strategic action plans for IT Technology Purchasing across the City for all departments and requirements. Establishes the technology evaluation and buying processes and tools for use in conducting market-based assessments of new technology as well as specific evaluation of technologies already in use within the City that could satisfy new requests without new purchases and expenditures being made. Develops and enforces related policies and procedures.

Directs, develops and executes a strategic roadmap for the City's IT Training needs and requirements aligning with the City's overall strategic goals, the IT strategic plan, and the unique needs of various departments. Develops productive relationships with department heads and other leaders across the City to listen, learn, and to understand how the technology training needs of the City are being met, where there are gaps, and new needs emerging. Uses this information to direct the IT training team and to evolve the focus of resources, improve the related curriculums being developed and delivered and bolster the strategic roadmap.

Directs the development and preparation of the Technology Services departmental budget to include a detailed breakdown of personnel salaries and benefits; strategic planning, allocation and management of operational expenses as well as capital budgeting initiatives; and the financial management and oversight of all grant programs.

Plays a critical role in aligning the departmental budget with the broader financial objectives of the city. Works in close collaboration with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to establish and refine annual spending priorities, ensuring they are fully aligned with both the overall goals of the city government and the comprehensive IT strategic plan. This involves a detailed understanding of the city's financial landscape and the evolving technology needs of the organization.

Directs and oversees all related contract and pricing negotiations with suppliers, working closely with the City Attorney's Office on contracts and SOWs and negotiating direc