Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleSection Manager-ERP Solutions

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $127734 to $143765 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of the Section Manager - ERP Solutions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Oversee the section's staff by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling and disciplining employees
Manage resources effectively to fulfill business demands based on prioritization and organizational scheduling and roadmap planning
Maintain a quality workforce by overseeing and participating in the recruitment, selection, orientation and training of staff, as well as identifying and developing personal growth opportunities for staff
Ensure the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering and supporting strategic plans for implementing business solutions within our business application portfolio. This includes collaborating closely with other IT units to ensure collective coordination for the success of tasks and projects
Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand business needs, goals and priorities
Oversee quality assurance of applications to ensure accuracy, integrity and efficiency
Recommend information technology strategies within our business application portfolio by evaluating and anticipating requirements and identifying solutions. This will include close collaboration with other IT departments
Accomplish financial objectives of the department by forecasting requirements and providing budgetary information as required for our business application portfolio
Maintain quality customer service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards and reaching out to customers to understand their needs and to communicate IT issues
Work closely with the Manager of our Applications Architecture and Process Management section to ensure our solutions align with our application standards for design, reliability, security, and are aligned with our business objectives

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics or a related field, and 3 years of experience at the supervisory level in Information Technology, including oversight of budgeting, planning, and personnel matters for multiple units within an Information Technology organization; OR
An associate degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or a closely related field, and 4 years of experience at the supervisory level in Information Technology, including oversight of budgeting, planning, and personnel matters for multiple units within an Information Technology organization; OR
Five years of experience at the supervisory level in Information Technology including oversight of budgeting, planning, and personnel matters for multiple units within an Information Technology organization.

Additional Comments Apply by: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must hold unrestricted work authorization. NYSTRS is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position now or in the future.

Position Summary
Under the direction of either the Director or Assistant Director of IT- Enterprise Applications and Solutions, the Section Manager of ERP Solutions will plan, direct and coordinate the day-to-day and medium-term activities of assigned staff and units. This encompasses all functions including, but not limited to, budgeting, personnel planning, technological strategies, supervision of daily operations, business continuity planning, customer service, quality assurance, supporting business processes and critical business solutions. This position will be a key member of the Applications Architecture team and have significant responsibilities in the process of setting the long-term applications direction for NYSTRS. This position will interact will all levels of employees at NYSTRS and will include significant interactions with the executive team and will work closely with the management of all divisions and departments.

Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:

Directly developing or significant leadership of teams who have developed solutions within a market leading ERP platform and its related technology stacks
Utilizing either Workday (HCM and FIN) or with Pension (Defined Benefit) packages
Proficiency in facilitating meetings to elicit requirements from stakeholders
Leading project teams consisting of staff from multiple departments, coordinating their efforts and communicating progress to stakeholders and management
Communicating IT operational activities and issues to various groups of stakeholders, as well as management and executive staff
Overseeing subordinate staff by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees, and initiating, coordinating and enforcing policies and procedures
Administering and participating in the recruitment, selection, orientation and training of staff, identifying and developing personal growth opportunities for staff, and maintaining a safe and secure work environment for staff
Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Advanced organizational and analytical skills with a strong ability to solve problems
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products which include Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Work Modality
Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

Salary Grade
This position is a Section Manager (SM)

Job Type
Management/Non-Civil Service

EEO STATEMENT
At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our website. NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Christine DiPierno

Telephone 518/447-2906

Fax N/A

Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingIn order to be considered, please use this web address to review the posting on our applicant portal: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/. Once on the applicant portal, click the title of the posting to review and submit an application.