The incumbent, according to the job posting and duty statement, “provides guidance to state IT project managers, chief information officers, agency information officers, departmental executives, control agencies, the Governor’s Office and the Legislature on actions to ensure project success.”
The manager is “responsible for the ongoing operations, which includes the review and approval of IT project and budget actions, the review of oversight assessments and recommendations, formation of the PAO practices and issue resolution,” the posting says. “The incumbent also contributes to the development or change of state policy concerning IT projects.”
Desirable qualifications include:
- Extensive experience in all aspects of project delivery, project estimating, and the project life cycle including concept, initiation, planning, execution, closing, maintenance and operations.
- Significant experience in IT project management.
- Experience with various project delivery methods, practices and strategies in areas such as project management, predictive and iterative development methodologies, business analysis, testing, release management, organizational change management, stakeholder management, business process re-engineering, quality management, transition readiness and service management.
- Extensive knowledge of the state’s IT policies, processes, practices and direction for the effective and efficient delivery of IT services.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action, and originality, and must demonstrate tact, professionalism, and good independent judgment.
Applicants are also asked to address the following as part of their Statement of Qualifications:
- Describe your experience within the last five years providing either management or oversight of a highly complex, large-scale project. Include your depth and breadth of experience with a range of information technology system or software development approaches, methods, and strategies to deliver information technology capability in support of business objectives.
- This position requires leadership at a number of levels: leading a team of CDT staff, providing leadership to both apply and shape IT policy, and being a thought leader to help clients plan and deliver technology innovation effectively and efficiently. Describe how your experience equips you to meet these needs and to be an influential state IT leader.
The position has a monthly salary range of $10,421 to $12,668, and the application deadline is May 4.
