Assistant manager information services - architect

NY HELP No

Agency Insurance Fund, State

Title Assistant Manager Information Services - Architect

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $115283 to $145681 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 199 Church St

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10007

Duties Description The NYSIF Application Development team is responsible for delivering modern, secure, and scalable business applications that align with our organization's goals, modernization initiatives, and regulatory requirements. Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of Information Technology Services, the Assistant Manager of Information Services will provide strategic and operational leadership to the application development teams. This role will play a key part in driving modernization initiatives, overseeing the design and delivery of mission-critical applications, and ensuring that the development practices support innovation, efficiency, and business needs. We're seeking a skilled and visionary leader to guide our application development teams, foster a culture of technical innovation, and lead the delivery of modern, scalable solutions that are innovative, sustainable, and support the evolving needs of the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and lead the enterprise-wide application development architecture strategy in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements in workers' compensation business domain. Develop and execute application development roadmaps aligned with business modernization initiatives. Provide architectural guidance for designing, building, and implementing IT systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards through the entire solution/system development lifecycle, project management lifecycle, and vendor management lifecycle, including but not limited to following?activities: Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize use cases and projects. Conduct technical reviews of proposed solutions to ensure compliance with performance, security, and regulatory standards. Provide guidance and approval for complex architectural designs and technology investments. Oversee the integration of disparate systems to ensure seamless data flow across the organization. Facilitate interoperability between legacy systems and modern applications while minimizing disruptions to business operations. Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure effective deployment, monitoring, and optimization of technical solutions Monitor and manage technical solutions in production, troubleshooting and enhancing performance as needed. Document architectural solutions, workflows, and processes for both technical and non-technical audiences. Establish and report performance metrics for architectural processes/projects and methodologies to optimize efficiency and alignment with business needs. Ensure adherence to software development best practices, coding standards and security guidelines API Management: Establish and mature enterprise-wide API strategies, ensuring seamless integration between internal and external platforms, maintaining robust security controls, and optimizing performance. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Manage resources and budgets to ensure effective delivery of architecture projects and initiatives. Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, translating business needs into technical solutions and ensuring IT initiatives deliver measurable value. Proactively assess emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for business innovation and competitive advantage. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Drive continuous improvement practices for application support and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Ten (10) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of various IT disciplines and how they intersect within large-scale organizations At least five (5) years of IT experience must be in solutions architecture, software development, or a related technical role Four (4) years of leadership experience in application development, or a related technical field. Substitutions: A college degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field of study may be a substitute for the broad IT experience as per the below: A bachelor's degree may substitute for three years of experience. A master's degree may substitute for additional one year of experience. A doctorate may substitute for an additional two years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: Strong technical background with expertise in multiple technology domains, such as cloud computing, microservices architecture, databases, and integration technologies. Proven experience in architecting, deploying, and managing technical solutions within a complex IT environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and address technical challenges including troubleshooting multiple complex IT systems issues, identifying the source of problems in a timely manner, and conceiving effective solutions. Hands-on experience with software development methodologies and practices, such as Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and Github Strong expertise in API design, governance and API management platforms (e.g. Azure API Management) Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to technical solution design. Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks and cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS). Excellent understanding of data management, data engineering, data governance and model life management. Two or more years of leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and effect change to achieve common goals.

Additional Comments Please note, the salary range shown includes location pay and/or geographic payPlease note the following New York State Civil Service employment information:- Jurisdictional classification: Exempt- Bargaining unit: M/C- Civil Service title: Assistant Manager Information ServicesPlease be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.Fringe Benefits: - Competitive compensation.- Future career growth potential. - Open and supportive team-based environment.- Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick leave accruals. - Paid state and federal Holidays.- Full medical, vision, and dental. - Retirement options. - Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).- Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.About NYSIFNYSIF is the largest workers' compensation insurer in New York State and among the ten largest nationwide. NYSIF covers 2 million workers and insures 200,000 employers in New York State. NYSIF's mission is to guarantee the availability of workers' compensation, disability insurance and paid family leave at the lowest possible cost to New York employers while maintaining a solvent fund. Since its inception 110 years ago, NYSIF has fulfilled this mission by competing with other insurance carriers to ensure a fair marketplace while serving as a guaranteed source of coverage for employers that cannot secure coverage elsewhere. NYSIF strives to achieve the best health outcomes for injured workers and be an industry leader in price, quality, and service for New York employers. For more information, visit nysif.com.NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.Executive Order 31Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF's Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at [email protected].

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Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street PO Box 66699

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

Notes on Applying Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected], indicating vacancy post number in subject line.