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Dallas County

Texas county government

Information Technology Manager 3 - Applications

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$9.9k - $12.3k
Expert
Bachelor's
Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonTravel to work sites, vendor meetings, conferences, and industry events is required.
IT Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a job-related field of study.
  • Six years of work-related experience in Information Technology, including three years of supervisory experience.
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and a good driving record, and provide a copy of a 10-year driving history.
  • Must maintain a good driving record and comply with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.
  • Individuals with access to criminal justice databases, including FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems, NCIC/TCIC, and similar databases, must pass a national fingerprint-based records check before placement and maintain the ability to pass it while in the position, unless the requirement is removed by the Commissioners Court and County Civil Service Commission.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment and travel to work sites, vendor meetings, conferences, and industry events.
  • Must demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
  • Must have communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Must be able to manage multiple teams and oversee IT service delivery across multiple functions.
  • Must have knowledge of IT security, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
  • Must be able to drive IT innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Must have knowledge of IT service management, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise system administration.
  • Must have troubleshooting, system monitoring, and IT process automation skills.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee large, complex IT functions and multiple cross-functional teams within an assigned IT area, ensuring efficient IT service operation, strategic initiatives, resource allocation, governance, and compliance.
  • Shape IT direction, foster innovation, and align technology solutions with Dallas County’s long-term objectives.
  • Manage large IT teams responsible for enterprise-wide technology services.
  • Lead incident response, system availability, and operational performance improvements.
  • Ensure adherence to service level agreements, IT policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Drive IT service management best practices, automation, and efficiency initiatives; optimize IT service workflows and infrastructure management processes.
  • Lead large-scale IT initiatives, define project scopes and roadmaps, and oversee execution to meet timelines, budgets, and County objectives.
  • Work with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technology solutions.
  • Manage technology lifecycle planning, including system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
  • Implement change management and risk mitigation strategies for technology rollouts.
  • Optimize resource allocation and ensure teams have the tools and infrastructure needed to succeed.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions for County-wide digital transformation.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to enhance IT service delivery.
  • Oversee multiple IT teams across technical domains, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Manage IT operations to maintain performance, availability, and security of critical systems.
  • Optimize workflows, automate processes, and improve service management practices to drive operational excellence.
  • Ensure IT teams adhere to service level agreements, key performance indicators, and industry best practices.
  • Lead resolution of complex technical challenges affecting IT operations.
  • Establish operational procedures, documentation standards, and escalation paths.
  • Develop and enforce policies for data security, compliance, and risk management.
  • Collaborate with IT leaders to drive innovation and continuous service improvement.
  • Oversee IT resource planning, budget forecasting, and vendor management.
  • Enforce IT security, governance policies, and compliance frameworks.
  • Implement disaster recovery plans, cybersecurity controls, and regulatory adherence strategies.
  • Identify and implement technology upgrades, process automation, and efficiency optimizations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost savings and IT operational improvements.
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps, system modernization strategies, and cloud migrations.
  • Ensure IT teams follow enterprise architecture, security standards, and best practices.
  • Lead technical assessments for scalable IT solutions and enterprise applications.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for long-term IT investment and transformation.
  • Define department-wide key performance indicators and success metrics for IT efficiency, service levels, and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop real-time dashboards and reporting tools to monitor IT performance and service reliability.
  • Use data analytics to optimize resource allocation and technology investments.
  • Implement continuous improvement programs based on performance analytics and stakeholder feedback.
  • Conduct IT assessments to benchmark against industry best practices.
  • Drive automation and AI-based analytics to enhance IT operations.
  • Provide executive-level reports on IT performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop strategies to improve operational resilience and system reliability.
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators for IT operations.
  • Identify trends and proactively address recurring IT service issues.
  • Enhance system efficiency through IT automation and AI-driven analytics.
  • Conduct IT risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop IT team leads, supervisors, and technical specialists.
  • Foster innovation, collaboration, and accountability within IT teams.
  • Design and implement training programs to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, establish career growth paths, and support workforce development.
  • Develop staffing plans for current and future business and technology needs.
  • Serve as a liaison between IT leadership, County departments, and external partners.
  • Collaborate with business units to align IT initiatives with operational and strategic goals.
  • Present IT updates, project progress, and service performance reports to leadership.
  • Advocate for IT funding and resources aligned with business priorities.
  • Partner with external vendors and technology providers to enhance IT capabilities.
  • Lead IT governance committees and participate in County-wide planning initiatives.
  • Represent IT in community engagement programs and public sector IT forums.
  • Communicate IT priorities and objectives across teams and stakeholders.
  • Communicate IT strategies, policies, and priorities to business units and stakeholders.
  • Lead cross-functional meetings to align IT objectives with County-wide goals.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership on IT service improvements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Information Technology experience in government is preferred.
  • Preferred certifications include ITIL Foundation; CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Microsoft certifications; and PMP or Agile-related certifications.

About the company

Dallas County is a county government serving residents and communities in Dallas County, Texas. The county administers courts, elections, public health, justice, records, infrastructure, human services, and other local government programs. It serves residents, businesses, visitors, partner agencies, and communities across Dallas County. Its operating model centers on elected offices and departments operating under public law, budgets, civil-service rules, and countywide administrative systems. Teams work across public health, justice, administration, technology, facilities, finance, records, and community services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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