Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Assistant, Ref # 00779R (2 Positions)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $75243 to $94834 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Schenectady

Street Address 500 Balltown Rd

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12304

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • PMI PMP Certification
• 10 years of experience successfully managing IT systems development projects
• 10 years of experience in project management including:
o 5 years as the lead PM
o 5 years of experience with MS Project
o 5 years working in/with a PMO and following a standardized PM methodology
o 2 years managing multiple successful projects concurrently

Preferred Experience:
• Experience managing Government Sector projects
• Experience managing Oracle Siebel Systems Development projects
• Technical writing experience with project deliverables and system documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Duties Description The Project Assistant will report to the Manager Information Technology Services and supervise a project team consisting of both state staff and contract staff. This position will provide Project Management in a Siebel environment for the Disabilities and Aging Cluster’s Siebel technology platform and other technologies.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform all aspects of project management following the NYS Project Management Guidebook and/or ITS specific requirements through all project phases and deliverables
• Working with project team, define the WBS (work breakdown structure) and create a project schedule for all project tasks
• Track progress, maintaining a current schedule within MS Project, clearly identifying critical paths, dependencies, resource assignments, and actual versus estimates for time and budget
• Identify and manage cross-project dependencies
• Track project budget
• Control project scope via formal change control process
• Assign tasks, duties and projects within the project team as required
• Provide reports, statistics and recommendations to managing supervisor, the PMO and the EPMO
• Provide overall direction and supervision for all activities of project team staff including state and contract staff
• Track and manage project risks and issues, working with the project teams
• Insure adherence with mandated security requirements is part of every project
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings with management, users and ITS staff in order to keep everyone informed and to make decisions regarding project progress and direction

Additional Comments Travel Percentage is 10% (local).

Fingerprinting may be required.

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

Contact Information

Name Laurie Rotondaro

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.Recruitment@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

ESP, PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a resume and cover letter indicating that you are applying for the Project Assistant position, Ref #00779. Please clearly indicate how you qualify for this position. Your Social Security number may be required in order to confirm eligibility.