Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleProject Manager 5, Ref #21
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $123754 to $151566 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the direction of senior leadership, the incumbent will serve as lead of the Project Management office within the NYS ITS Chief Information Security Office. This role will require managing a team of State-staff and consultant project managers and will be ultimately responsible for the oversight of multiple project initiatives within CISO. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as the lead Project Manager overseeing the Cyber Risk Remediation Program (CRRP). The CRRP is a high-profile initiative comprised of multiple workstreams across ITS and its supported agencies, each focused on reducing or eliminating areas of cybersecurity risk that could negatively impact operations.
The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent will have to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manage the work performed by the Project Management team within the Chief Information Security Office.
• Oversee and support enterprise, cybersecurity-driven, multi-agency multi-year projects each with unique timelines and expectations and ensure successful phased solution implementations
• Develop strategies to complete the work required for the portfolio or program and updating strategy to align with the CISO PMO’s strategic goals on enhancing security within the enterprise
• Partnering with executive management and project teams regarding project-level budget strategy, cost management for priority cybersecurity projects, and ensure budgetary needs align with NYS cybersecurity requirements and strategic direction.
• Work with organizational resources and CISO to identify security vulnerabilities with NYS information systems and seek opportunities for remediation.
• Work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure
• Ensure that consistent project management methodologies (based on NYS Project Management (PM) Guidebook and PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) or Agile methodologies) are followed on assigned projects
• Collaborate with CISO PMO leadership on continuous improvement efforts such as standards, process, and training
• Perform a full range of supervisory responsibilities, including overseeing consultants, project staff, and other staff within the CISO PMO
• Perform additional duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications This is an internal promotion opportunity.
Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as Project Manager 5, SG29, OR in a position at the SG27 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.