Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Manager 3 - 9824

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Albany - Swan St. Bldg, Core 4, Flr 1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.
Under the direction of the Director Information Technology Services 2, M-5, within the Finance Administration Section of the Office of Information Technology Services, the Project Manager 3, SG-25, will be responsible for maximizing product value by managing the technical aspects of the assigned product(s) by ensuring alignment between business goals and technical requirements.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Create, prioritize, and manage the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the most valuable features and technical requirements.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, facilitating communication and understanding of technical constraints and opportunities.
• Write clear and actionable user stories that guide the vendor and/or development team, ensuring they understand the requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical expertise and support to the vendor/technical support team
• Work with development team and vendor to resolve technical challenges and make informed decisions about system architecture and design.
• Work with the Information Security Office, Legal, and Enterprise Agreement Procurement teams to ensure the product meets and continues to meet NYS standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, validate product features, and ensure that the product meets user expectations and business goals.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback, using insights to inform future development and enhancements.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead meetings effectively.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties, as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as Project Manager 3, SG25, (previously known as Project Manager 2, SG25) OR in a position at the SG23 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.