LOCATION: Juvenile & Youth Services at Wayne County Health Dept - Detroit, MI 48226

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Oversee the maintenance, development, enhancement, acquisition, and implementation of departmental applications, including JAIS and other IT-related services.
• Manage and direct IT personnel supporting JAIS applications and collaborate with users to identify, prioritize, and implement system changes and enhancements.
• Ensure applications comply with applicable State, County, and Federal rules, regulations, reporting requirements, and Wayne County IT standards and policies.
• Develop IT solutions that improve information sharing, workflow, system integration, and operational efficiency across Wayne County, including the Third Circuit Court and State and Federal agencies.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses, as needed, and collaborate with external agencies on grant opportunities and data-sharing needs.
• Serve as a central technical resource for JAIS replacement procurement, including RFP, RFI, and RFQ requirements development, vendor communication, and evaluation support.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the transition from JAIS to the newly awarded system, ensuring operational continuity and data integrity throughout implementation.
• Maintain JAIS continuity while supporting the new system’s implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting parallel operations until JAIS is fully phased out and decommissioned.

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, hardware, software, relational databases, data modeling, and system architectures, with the ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements and support system transitions.
• Demonstrated project management, analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, including cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels, manage client expectations, and prioritize competing demands.
• Self-motivated, organized, adaptable, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, including on-call responsibilities.
• Valid Driver License & reliable transportation is required. 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, or related field is required (master's degree is preferred)
• 10 years of experience in developing project/program management, to include overseeing a broad scope of projects, system analysis and extensive interaction at all levels of staff and management; including ongoing support and maintenance
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience working with the Juvenile Accountability Information System (JAIS), including system navigation, data structures, reporting functions, and operational workflows.
• Experience supporting system transitions, data migration, and procurement processes, including RFP/RFI/RFQ development, evaluation, and vendor coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate on complex IT projects, communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels, and support government information systems.
• Experience with resource management and budget development
• Experience using a formal software development methodology

Salary: $124,738.00 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt (salaried)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• 403b (Retirement plan)
• Various Voluntary Benefit Option

Application Deadline: November 12, 2026.

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.