Manager of Information Technology

** Manager of Information Technology **

Do you care about where you live and want to be a part of a passionate team that does as well? The Michigan Municipal League believes our communities play a critical role in all our lives. We believe in vibrant downtowns, great parks, strong local services, and creating the places we all want to live and work in. We believe that stronger communities provide economic and social opportunities for those who choose to live and work in them. If this sounds like something you believe in too, then our association might be the place for you.

The Michigan Municipal League (the League) is seeking an experienced Manager of Information Technology to join our IT/Operations team. The approximate starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 depending on qualifications. The selected candidate will play a critical role in the League’s IT department, helping to select, implement and maintain new organizational applications and systems such as an association management system (AMS/CRM), grant management, and other applications. Working closely with the department director, the Manager of IT will lead small teams of individuals (League employees and contractors) to achieve departmental goals and priorities. Our ideal candidate is adaptable, has great team leadership, initiative and problem-solving skills. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, are willing to take on new challenges, and can effectively lead their team to success.

If you were working for us, here are just some things you would do:

• Build business case and recommendations as input into vendor analysis and software selection to meet the growing technology needs of the Michigan Municipal League.
• Work closely with League staff to revamp the functional design and development of the League’s website, mml.org.
• Help develop a standardized approach to enable League staff with the data and data analysis required to support their decision-making leveraging technologies such as Tableau, MS Access and SQL.
• Determine and document standard technology operating procedures in an ever-evolving technology landscape.
• Take a leading role in designing and supporting application training for fellow staff, ranging from large-group presentations to one-on-one meetings.
• Support the League’s network specialist in special projects as required.
• Bachelors degree and/or at least 5+ years of related IT experience with a desired minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience. Additional education and or professional certifications preferred.
• Experience creating/editing/documenting with MS SQL Server, Crystal Reports, MS Access or other similar programs.
• Working knowledge of website programming languages (php, ASP.NET) and database integrations. Wordpress knowledge a plus.
• Experience with standard software development approaches (e.g. Agile methodology, waterfall methodology)
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Take a leading role in designing and supporting application training for fellow staff, ranging from large-group presentations to one-on-one meetings.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and complete projects within deadlines.

About You: Our ideal candidate will have:

Beyond these responsibilities and requirements, our ideal candidate also has these attributes:

• Excellent Judgement
• Flexibility
• Sense of Humor
• High Energy
• Humble
• Good Natured

About Us:

The Michigan Municipal League is a non-profit association and member organization of 500+ cities, villages and urban townships dedicated to making Michigan’s communities better by thoughtfully innovating programs, energetically connecting ideas and people, actively serving members with resources and services, and passionately inspiring positive change for Michigan’s communities. Through advocacy at the state and federal level, we proactively represent municipalities in order to help them sustain highly livable, desirable, and unique places within the state. We create and offer services and events to our members in order to help educate and inspire them to remain focused on their passion for the areas they represent. To learn more, visit www.mml.org.

Here's What We Have to Offer:

We are looking for people who believe in our mission to help communities around the state. In return, we offer an exciting, energetic, and fun atmosphere.

In addition to being such a cool place to work, the League also offers a competitive benefits package, including a platinum-level health insurance plan, a retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, paid time off, and a variety of other benefit offerings.

Interested in Joining our Team?

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include “Manager of Information Technology” in the subject line. All finalists will be subject to a background examination. Michigan law requires applicants to request confidentiality if desired. The League is an equal opportunity employer.