Manager Strategic Information Systems Projects

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT in Delaware seeks a Manager of Strategic Information Systems Projects to plan and lead modernization of high-volume public-facing systems within a government IT setting. Experience with SDLC, PMP certification or equivalent, and state procurement processes is essential.

The role involves directing multi-agency initiatives, budgeting, and governance, with strong leadership of project teams to deliver complex IT modernization programs.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in designing, developing and maintaining information systems.
• Three years experience in information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
• Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in conducting business-driven needs assessment by diagnosing business issues and recommending alternative solutions to facilitate access to public information through effective utilization and coordination of information technology.
• Plans and directs major strategic information systems projects typically lasting more than a year, involving multi-agency initiatives.
• Establishes long and short-term goals, sets schedules and prioritizes the work.
• Monitors and evaluates the unit's resources and activities in order to meet goals and objectives.
• Develops and recommends project planning policies and procedures for statewide use.
• Participates in approving budget requests for information systems projects.

Skills

Needs assessment

Project leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Tools

SDLC

RFP development

Vendor management

Job description

Introduction

�DelDOT Technology and Innovation Division support the overall delivery of transportation services through a collaborative approach with the other DelDOT divisions. The DelDOT Technology and Innovation team strives to maintain and deliver transportation systems and services with leading edge innovative tools and concepts that bring focus to citizen / customer service.

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for planning or leading legacy system modernization efforts, including high-volume public-facing government service systems, to support rapid adaptation to policy, regulatory, or business rule changes.� �Duties may include using System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) project delivery methodologies in a government or large-enterprise IT setting, with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience and familiarity with state procurement processes, RFP development, and vendor/contract management specific to IT modernization projects.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assists clients in conducting business-driven needs assessment by diagnosing business issues and recommending alternative solutions to facilitate access to public information through effective utilization and coordination of information technology.
• Plans and directs major strategic information systems projects typically lasting more than a year, involving multi-agency initiatives.
• Establishes long and short-term goals, sets schedules and prioritizes the work.
• Monitors and evaluates the unit's resources and activities in order to meet goals and objectives.
• Develops and recommends project planning policies and procedures for statewide use.
• Participates in approving budget requests for information systems projects.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Manager Strategic Information Systems Projects

• Three years experience in designing, developing and maintaining information systems.
• Three years experience in information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
• Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.