Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
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 direct supervision of Associate Commissioner for Technology (ACT), within the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) Dedicated Support division, Public Safety Section, the Project Manager 4, SG-27, will be responsible for leading an internal team to ensure ITS is upholding commitments to the dedicated Public Safety Agencies, as well as Federal and State requirements. This position will be expected to mentor and develop subordinate Project Managers according to industry standard Project Waterfall and Agile methodologies and provide leadership within the technology footprint for NYS. Oversight of project delivery will extend to cross-functional areas internal to ITS, externally to our agency partners, and vendors directly and indirectly providing services to NYS ITS and our Client Agencies.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide project leadership and direction.
• Establish/ensure consistent application of Project Management Office (PMO) Standards, formal Project Management, Methodologies (PMI/PMBOK and NYS PM Guidebook) and prescribed Secure System Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) on all assigned program/projects.
• Manage and direct ITS project managers and analysts.
• Assist and direct portfolio management functions that include:
• Identify major quarterly and annual ITS accomplishments.
• Plan and monitor project resource constraints for the Public Safety Dedicated Team.
• Monitor and direct projects with yellow or red status.
• Report executive level status.
• Manage risk, action, issue, and decisions.
• Maintain project cost plans.
• Fulfill agency project reporting requirements.
• Manage vendors directly and indirectly:
• Directly responsible for engaging with vendors doing business with NYS ITS.
• Monitor and direct ITS deliverables on projects where vendors are doing business with NYS OGS.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to ensure all ITS units and policies are properly represented.
• Manage Procurements:
• Participate in the development, evaluation or review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Bids (RFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Sole/Single Source Procurements, Preferred Source Procurement, Discretionary Spend Procurements, and other related procurements from end-to-end.
• Create and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Perform routine administrative processes associated with contracts, monitor the reviews of contractor performance and compliance.
• Perform contract monitoring tasks including addressing any necessary contract modifications and contract amendments.
• Effectively manage communication, both orally and in writing, with agency staff and vendors, and other outside parties.
• Perform analysis in detecting trends in procurement matters.
• Perform general Procurement and contract related research.
• Maintain procurement databases and review/modify/generate reports.
• Assist in other procurement matters in the Unit, as directed.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties of assigned project managers and staff.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as Project Manager 4, SG27, OR in a position at the SG25 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.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.
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.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
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.