Information Technology Manager

**This is a direct hire role with our client in the St. Paul, MN area. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Incumbent’s access to sensitive data will require FBI background screening and fingerprinting. **

We are seeking an Information Technology Manager to lead an applications development team supporting complex, large-scale databases and core applications, primarily on a Microsoft technology stack. This role manages a highly tenured, collaborative team, drives operational goals, oversees technical projects, and fosters a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control department activities and resources to meet objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Hire, train, and evaluate analysts, software engineers, and other team members.
• Prioritize and assign team members to projects; conduct performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with users, vendors, technicians, and managers to assess computing and system needs.
• Communicate goals, policies, and procedures to the IS team; develop and implement plans accordingly.
• Evaluate current technology use and recommend software and hardware improvements.
• Contribute hands-on to backend development when additional team capacity is needed.
• Oversee backup, security, and user help systems; provide technical support to users.
• Perform software code reviews and ensure best practices are followed.
• Monitor application system processing for accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and deliver operational or project progress reports.
• Implement and oversee operational budget and expenditures.
• Manage on-call rotation and support after-hours issues as needed.
• Build and maintain tribal knowledge of complex, homegrown systems and large databases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft .NET (C#) development.
• Deep expertise in SQL Server, including database design, query optimization, and code review.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects, from quick-turn tasks to large-scale initiatives.
• Comfortable with hands-on technical work (coding, architecture, code review) and team management (staff meetings, assignments, HR duties).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-departmental work.
• Ability to pass rigorous FBI background screening and fingerprinting for roles with access to sensitive government data.
• Ability to work a standard 40-hour workweek, with occasional extended hours during peak periods or special projects.
• Effective communication skills for interactions in person, over the phone, and via email.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Great Plains Software and Laserfiche integration.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments and maintaining on-prem/cloud hybrid systems.
• Ability to review, spot-check, and occasionally contribute hands-on code.
• Experience building and maintaining knowledge of complex, homegrown systems and large databases.
• Willingness to manage on-call rotation and support after-hours issues as needed.
• Experience collaborating with external partners such as MSPs, database support, and analytics vendors.
• Ability to adapt to a collaborative, humble, and supportive culture with a preference for internal hiring and long-term retention.

Our Vetting Process

At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the software engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:

1. Application (5 Minutes)

2. Online Assessment & Short Coding Test (40-60 minutes)
3. Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
4. Client On-site Interview (60 minutes)

5. Job Offer!

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