Manager Strategic Information Systems Projects

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a dynamic Manager of Strategic Information Systems Projects to lead its Infrastructure Engineering team. You will direct enterprise-wide on-premises and cloud initiatives, guiding project planning, vendor collaboration, and risk management to support DHSS’s mission.

You will oversee system development, modernization, and multi-agency collaboration while ensuring compliance with DHSS standards and budgets, driving strategic IT solutions across

Qualifications

• Three years experience in designing, developing and maintaining information systems.
• Three years experience in information technology project management including planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
• Six months experience in budget management and control 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

IT project management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

Ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact? Join us for an exciting opportunity! The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Manager of Strategic Information Systems Projects to lead its Infrastructure Engineering team. This role is perfect for a technology leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering results! You’ll oversee enterprise-wide on-premises and cloud initiatives, including system development, migration, modernization, networking, and project management. You’ll lead a skilled engineering team through end-to-end system lifecycles while ensuring industry and DHSS standards are met. Working closely with DTI, vendors, contractors, and business partners, you’ll guide project planning, manage budgets, track risks, and drive strategic IT solutions that support DHSS’s mission. Bring your leadership and vision to a role where your work makes a difference!

Selective Requirement

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

Do you have at least 10 years of professional experience in cloud infrastructure engineering?

Essential Functions

• 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

• 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

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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.

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.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

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.