Project Manager (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT); Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Vacations and holidays

Sick time and personal days

Parental leave

Retirement pension

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) seeks a Project Manager to lead complex IT projects for the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). You will guide governance, manage business requirements, and ensure SDLC/Agile alignment while delivering clear technical documentation for stakeholders and leadership.

You will oversee vendor management, contract oversight, and cross‑agency collaboration to ensure quality, security, and compliance across deliverables.

Qualifications

• Requires four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or related field.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or related IT field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating or managing large complex technical projects using Agile frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for DoIT/OSFM initiatives ensuring governance, requirements, and SDLC/Agile alignment.
• Manage vendors, contract oversight, and ensure quality, security, and compliance of deliverables.
• Capture and document business requirements, create functional/technical specifications, and maintain project artifacts.

Skills

PMO metrics

Project management

Agile project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

MS Project

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as Project Manager performing complex professional and advisory functions for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). In this role you will lead complex IT projects by guiding initiatives through governance, managing business requirements, and ensuring alignment with agency and organizational objectives, while driving execution through SDLC and Agile practices and producing clear, actionable technical documentation for stakeholders and leadership. Additionally, you will manage vendors, support contract oversight, lead business process transformation, and collaborate across multiple agencies to ensure systems, deliverables, and performance metrics meet quality, security, and compliance standards. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) performing complex professional and advisory functions in project management.
• Performs complex professional advisory functions in the research, requirements analysis, design, testing, implementation, and documentation of complex information systems to fulfill requirements of DoIT and agency initiatives.
• Provides state contract and vendor management support on assigned projects to enforce adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, quality, and deliverables.
• Applies, evaluates, and interprets standardized policies and procedures as identified by the Department and EPMO management to ensure consistency and compliance across project activities.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Telecommunications field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining operational performance metrics in a program management office (PMO) or similarly structured environment, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and performance expectations.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements, facilitating process analysis, and documenting functional and technical specifications using tools including Azure Devops, Microsoft (MS) Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio software applications.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and resource management to ensure successful IT project execution.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience coordinating or managing large complex technical projects utilizing Agile frameworks, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, iterative solution delivery, and user story creation.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order Of Significance)

• Three (3) years of professional experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining operational performance metrics in a program management office (PMO) or similarly structured environment, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and performance expectations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements, facilitating process analysis, and documenting functional and technical specifications using tools including Azure Devops, Microsoft (MS) Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio software applications.
• Three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and resource management to ensure successful IT project execution.
• Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating or managing large complex technical projects utilizing Agile frameworks, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, iterative solution delivery, and user story creation.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing or supporting system development life cycle (SDLC) activities, including requirements traceability, design documentation, test planning, user acceptance testing, training coordination, and implementation support.
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical research, evaluating solution alternatives, performing feasibility studies, and supporting the redesign or optimization of complex information systems and business processes.
• Ability to produce comprehensive technical and functional documentation, including requirements specifications, design artifacts, process flow diagrams, status reports, dashboards, manuals, user guides, and release notes for diverse audiences.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and direct IT staff by delegating tasks, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and fostering collaborative, cross‑functional teamwork across multiple agencies and stakeholder groups.
• Extensive knowledge of management and contract oversight practices, including tracking deliverables, monitoring work orders and change orders, reviewing invoices, and ensuring compliance with scope, timeline, quality, and budget requirements.
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information and build productive working relationships with leadership, stakeholders, clients, and vendors.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Nearest Major Market: Springfield