Job Title: Enterprise Architect 3 – CAPPS Technology Operations Manager Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite) Job Type-Contract Contract / One year
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect 3 to support the CAPPS (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System) Program for a large public-sector organization in Texas. The ideal candidate will provide strategic technology leadership, oversee enterprise architecture initiatives, manage technical operations, and support mission-critical financial and HR systems.
This role requires deep expertise in enterprise architecture, PeopleSoft technologies, CAPPS production support, IT operations, vendor management, and large-scale government technology environments.
Key Responsibilities:-
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy Define and manage enterprise technology vision and roadmap Ensure architecture standards, integration patterns, security policies, and cloud best practices are followed Review and approve technical solutions and system designs Lead modernization, digital transformation, and cloud migration initiatives Identify architectural risks, scalability concerns, and legacy system constraints Collaborate with business teams, developers, analysts, security teams, and vendors
Technical Operations Management:-
Manage and oversee CAPPS Technology Operations Lead technical decision-making and serve as escalation point for critical issues Assign work based on team priorities and strengths Monitor project delivery, quality standards, and operational performance Support troubleshooting, testing, deployment, and infrastructure activities Coordinate technical activities across internal teams, agencies, and vendors Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards Support IT security, audit, compliance, and disaster recovery initiatives Maintain architecture, integration, and change management documentation Support SLA management, system monitoring, and application governance Participate in procurement activities and technical evaluations Service Desk & Vendor Management Oversee CAPPS Service Desk operations and administration Manage outsourced technical teams and Managed Services providers Ensure vendors meet contractual and operational obligations Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and status updates
Required Qualifications:-
20+ years of Texas public sector experience supporting state government agencies 20+ years of technical experience supporting enterprise application systems 20+ years of experience developing strategic technology roadmaps 10+ years managing outsourced technical teams and Managed Services providers 10+ years of technical project management experience 10+ years of executive presentation and stakeholder communication experience Strong understanding of IT security, SDLC, data integration, and data quality practices Experience interpreting and enforcing contractual and vendor management processes
Extensive experience with:
PeopleSoft FSCM or HCM 9.2 PeopleTools PeopleCode Application Designer SQL PS Query SQR Application Engine Oracle 11g or higher Experience supporting CAPPS Central production environments across multiple agencies Knowledge of ITIL methodologies and IT service desk operations Preferred Qualifications Experience with software and hardware management best practices Experience supporting CPA legacy Statewide Financial Systems Experience developing technical specifications for IT procurements Additional Information Candidates may be subject to criminal background checks Annual professional training requirements apply during the contract term Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential