Manager, Applications Engineering

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California 93405 United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 18, 2024
  • Administration and Management
  • Engineering
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Manager of Applications Engineering is a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for technology, adept at developing and influencing people, effortlessly managing priorities, and embracing challenges. Success in this role is driven by collaboration, relationship-building, and partnerships across the organization. The Manager is skilled in IT engineering principles, enforcing standards, best practices, and methodologies to ensure consistency and reliability across all enterprise systems and applications.

    Under the general direction of the Director of Enterprise Engineering Services, this position leads and manages the Applications Engineering group. The group provides Tier 3 engineering support for a diverse and expanding portfolio of applications and technology services hosted in AWS and on-premises. Key services include ERP systems (PeopleSoft Human Resources and Student Administration), campus portal, data warehouse and business intelligence services, a portfolio of locally developed applications, and data integrations with various SaaS and cloud providers. The Manager is responsible for developing staff and creating an environment that fosters collaboration, communication, and continual improvement.

    This position is eligible for remote work pursuant to Cal Poly’s Telecommuting and Remote Work Guidelines and the CSU policy requiring that all work be performed within the State of California.

    Department Summary

    Information Technology Services (ITS) is a fast-moving team that is responsible for helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through developing and implementing learning, teaching, and administrative solutions which leverage technology that align with strategic goals and objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement, ITS fosters innovation, supports continuous learning, and develops people to their full potential. Our team of more than 170 professionals works in a DevOps environment to shape the technology landscape at Cal Poly.

    Key Qualifications
    • Demonstrated experience working with cloud-based technologies and integration of those technologies with on-premises services.
    • Demonstrated expertise in managing enterprise-scale technologies such as CRM, ERP, custom enterprise applications, data warehouse, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, and data integration platforms.
    • Demonstrated skills in being a thoughtful problem solver, acting with urgency, being flexible, exercising sound judgement, and listening.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
    • Demonstrated ability to review and act upon complex individual and organizational problems and make recommendations to influence change in technology policies.

    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in the area of enterprise IT service management, application development, information management, or related field.
    • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to 4 years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

    Salary and Benefits

    The anticipated hiring range for this role is $130,000 - $159,566 Per Year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

    Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

    Cal Poly

    Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

    Diversity Statement

    At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

    Supplemental Information

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

    The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

    Advertised: Oct 10 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close:

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • California Polytechnic State University
    • California Polytechnic State University

    About Cal Poly

    Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S., with about 21,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. Cal Poly maintains a guiding philosophy of “Learn By Doing” that is reflected in the school’s comprehensive curriculum combining technical and professional training with the arts and humanities. When you graduate from Cal Poly, you won’t just know theory, you will be able to think critically and know how to solve real-world problems. Today, Cal Poly is among the most selective public universities in the United States. Under President Armstrong’s leadership, Cal Poly’s national reputation is growing and, according to payscale.com, the return on investment for graduating students is consistently on par with some of the most prestigious universities in California. Visit www.calpoly.edu to learn more.

    Central to California

    Cal Poly is located in the beautiful Central Coast of California in the city of San Luis Obispo, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This city is nestled in between great wine regions, relaxing beaches, and a small community. Our location gives students access to opportunities for hands-on research in agriculture, wine making, and distinct coastal ecosystems, as well as, close proximity to Southern California and the Bay Area for their tech, industry and the culture hubs. Given California’s status as a world leader in many areas and industries, our students have an opportunity to do work that makes an impact around the globe.

    Committed to Diversity

    We recognize and celebrate the value of the different viewpoints, knowledge, cultures and skills that diverse communities bring to the educational experience. Cal Poly is committed to becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel a sense of respect, belonging and personal safety. We’re not just a workplace — we’re a community.

    Highly Ranked

    Cal Poly consistently receives high rankings from major publications. For the past 27 years, we have been named the best public, master's-level university in the West by U.S. News & World ReportForbes also continues to name us the top public masters-level university in California and one of the Top 25 public and private universities in the West. 

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