IT Project Manager (Public Service Administrator 3)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the IT Projects Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology supporting the Department of Labor, organizing, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating project management functions for IT Application projects.
• Coordinate, review, and control complex application development and installation for the agency.
• Serve as a working supervisor, overseeing staff by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Act as a liaison to the Department of Labor, monitoring long-range and annual IT plans to ensure alignment with agency resource needs and priorities.
• Collaborate with DoIT's Office of Learning and Employee Development to assist with planning, development, and coordination of training events, conferences, and development programs for staff.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the information technology field through continuing education, meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to successful completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications or a related field.
• Prior experience of at least three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience leading large-scale enterprise IT application development projects using methodologies such as Agile, Portfolio Management, IT Governance, or SDLC.
• Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing project management tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project, MS SharePoint, and MS Visio.
• Three (3) years of professional experience documenting business processes, workflows, and technical procedures for IT systems.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Extensive knowledge of applying generative AI or advanced automation technologies to improve business processes or system performance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
• Experience working with executive leadership to evaluate IT requirements and develop plans.
• Experience supervising IT teams, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and conducting evaluations.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of college coursework in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules when available.
• Paid vacation time (10-25 days annually).
• Paid sick time (12 days annually, with carryover).
• Paid personal business days (3 per year).
• Paid holidays (13-14 per year).
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.