Manager of Facilities Management Systems Information Technologist IIIS

Working/Functional Title

Manager of Facilities Management Systems

Position Summary

Manages the administrative and operational activities of the Facilities Systems team. Managing and supervising daily team operations issue s prioritization capacity planning and resource allocation for projects and operational support in support of the portfolio and service delivery.

Supervises/oversees assigned projects/initiatives/tasks including:

• Projects and critical internal unit initiatives of medium to large size and/or complexity coordinating across multiple teams
• Process improvement/reengineering activities for a MAU or the university
• Technical landscape remediation efforts and ongoing technical debt retirement and re-platforming as needed

Designs develops tests and implements complex IT systems infra structure and IWMS applications

Oversees the investigation and promotion of the use of new technologies

Participates in collaborative planning workshops conferences and training to ensure constant professional growth and progress toward future state information techno logy

Participates as a member of IPF IT Federated IT and MSU IT leadership teams to establish review monitor and recommend enhancements to short-term operational objectives and long term strategic goals< /p>

Provides forecasting information status and metrics in support of departmental and institutional reporting needs

Consults with customers peers and campus administrators regarding technical solutions

Coordinates with project managers and the PMO to optimally re source and deliver successful projects

Plans organizes and manages projects including project budgets and oversight of expenditures

Participates in staff resourcing interviewing and selection on-boarding and evaluation

Motivates staff and addresses performance and behavioral concerns

Coaches staff through conflict resolution

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing three miles east of the states capitol the MSU community includes more than 12000 faculty academic and support staff as well as over 51000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care prescription and dental coverage and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution as well as basic life addition MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic financial and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU s mission of providing education conducting research and advancing engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-yeardegree program; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed including experience overseeing large complex or critical information technology projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in deploying and maintaining enterprise software solutions

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead in a dynamic cross functional team environment

Strong oral and written skills including the ability to document issues and resolutions (including performing root cause analysis)

Understanding of cloud infrastructure in a distributed ecosystem of integrated apps

Strong understanding of integrated workplace management systems and facilities operations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends April 21 2026 at 11:55 P.M.