Los Angeles Unified School District · 13 hours ago
Senior IT Director, Operations
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$191K/yr - $238K/yr
5+ years expLos Angeles Unified School District is at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on ensuring that students graduate ready for the world. The Senior IT Director, Operations will direct and oversee the planning and execution of District-wide IT operations strategies and initiatives to support the District’s mission and objectives.
Education
Responsibilities
Directing and leading the planning, execution, and governance of District-wide IT operations strategies and initiatives and the full application development lifecycle
Directing and guiding the modernization, deployment, administration, and integration of enterprise systems and operational platforms to support system interoperability
Establishing, monitoring, and enforcing service-level agreements, standardized release management processes, project plans and progress, operational KPIs, and system availability metrics across platform services, and ERP systems
Overseeing the implementation of change management and operational risk management processes across IT operations and functional areas
Collaborating with business process owners, senior leadership, and technical teams to define and deliver solutions that meet operational and instructional requirements
Implementing automation strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions
Leading the development of short- and long-range plans for operational support of District applications including system upgrades, lifecycle planning, and resource optimization
Ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and security standards related to IT operations and enterprise systems
Overseeing the development and maintenance of operational documentation, procedural standards, and disaster recovery protocols
Preparing project budgets and develops appropriate fiscal controls
Directing and overseeing the continuous operation, performance, and reliability of the District’s core enterprise systems such as financial, human resources, payroll, and procurement
Assisting in software implementation services evaluation and selection
Managing enterprise-level vendor relationships, negotiations, and third-party support contracts
Participating in executive steering committees and strategic planning sessions
Qualification
Required
Current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business administration, or a related field
Five years of management level experience with oversight of complex information technology functions in one or more of the following areas: enterprise systems management or integration; IT Operations; IT Customer Support; or applications development
A valid Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation certification is required
A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and use of a motor vehicle
Preferred
A master's degree in the aforementioned areas is preferred
A valid Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Managing Professional, ITIL Strategic Leader, or ITIL Practice Manager certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience
A valid ITIL Master certification is preferred
Benefits
District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
24 days each year.
Up to 13 days.
Company
Los Angeles Unified School District
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest public school district in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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