Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology
Posting Date:
Closing Date: 08/18/2023
Salary: $6,543- $9,936/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
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Posting Identification Number 29365
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Project Manager in the Applications Section supporting DoIT/ISP. The successful candidate will provide project management support, including project planning, monitoring, and delivery for ISP projects and business initiatives. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 10 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Job Responsibilities
35% 1. Under administrative direction, serves as a Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP):
- Provides project management support.
- Serves as a resource in the development of project plans and project schedules by utilizing project management and business analysis techniques to translate and summarize highly technical complex concepts and tasks included in project charters into understandable terms.
- Serves as a liaison to Information Technology (IT) Governance to facilitate projects through the Governance process.
- Reviews and analyzes status reports, project plans, and operation project performance metrics for compliance and performance.
- Communicates technical project metrics and audit results to management.
30% 2. Performs project and program management control functions for IT projects and programs:
- Creates and tracks weekly status reports, project issue logs, action items, follow up log, and project contact lists utilizing tools such as MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, Visio, and the Enterprise Program Management (EPM) system.
- Reviews and evaluates the progress of projects.
- Updates action items to ensure the goals of management are being carried out.
15% 3. Conducts and coordinates in-depth management studies involving extensive technical research and analysis of operational performance relative to projects and service delivery:
- Develops statistical reports and performs quantitative and qualitative analysis on various projects.
- Determines and advises on performance analysis results applicable to the studies.
- Conducts and coordinates performance management functions in the areas of work measurement, processing, production, and utilization of resources.
- Identifies, recommends, and designs modifications to operational processes and procedures to ensure resources are effectively and efficiently utilized and are in alignment with strategic goals.
10% 4. Provides State contract administration and vendor management support on assigned projects.
5% 5. Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field:
- Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current on IT products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations.
5% 6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in application services, IT project management, or a related Information Technology field.
Specialized Skills
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing projects using Project Management techniques and processes.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience using Microsoft Project or an equivalent project management tool.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing projects using Project Management techniques and processes.
- Three (3) years of professional experience using Microsoft Project or an equivalent project management tool.
- Three (3) years of professional experience in project management utilizing problem solving techniques and application development, information processing, data exchange, or project management tools.
- Working knowledge of IT Governance processes.
- Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
- Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
- PMP Certification or formal training in Project Management.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires ability to travel.
- Requires ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703-2487
Agency Contact:
Jessica Jordan
jessica.jordan2@illinois.gov
Job Family: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position does contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state’s IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
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