State Administrative Manager 15

State of Michigan; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget seeks an administrative manager for Agency Services supporting LEO, GOV, and MEDC. The role leads IT teams through design, development and implementation of software and system plans, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance.

The manager will establish standard controls for risk management, QA, change management, and project governance, evaluating staff performance and guiding first-line supervisors in administrative and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT technical teams through design, development, and implementation of software and system plans.
• Develop standard control mechanisms to manage IT software development products and updates including risk management, quality assurance, and change management.
• Manage staff objectives and IT project efforts for completion within time and budget requirements.
• Provide direction and control of activities including priorities, staff allocation, and supervision of first line managers.

Skills

Public service

Management principles

Communication

Organization

Leadership

IT project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About DTMB

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of State agencies through a variety of services including information technology project delivery, maintenance, and support. This position is within the DTMB Agency Services area supporting Office of the Governor (GOV), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) & Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).

About this position

This position will function as the administrative manager for DTMB Agency Services Supporting the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), with a focus on the Unemployment Insurance Agency. The administrative manager will be the second line manager for this work area and will be responsible for carrying out management duties for first line managers and their staff. The manager is responsible for leading the IT technical teams through the design, development, and implementation of software and system plans and performing other project related activities. Develops standard control mechanisms to manage IT software development products and updates including but not limited to risk management, quality assurance, and communication, issue and change management, and other project related controls. Manages the IT staff objectives that includes IT project efforts for completion within time and budget requirements, and to the customer’s expectations. Providing direction and control of functions and activities in the work area including establishing priorities, allocating staff, and ensuring first line supervisors handle administrative, supervisory, and planning functions. The supervisory functions this position manages include employee evaluation, counseling, selection, provision of technical and policy guidance and training of employees.

View the position description here: SAM 15

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about customer service and being a leader. This person must have professional knowledge of principles and techniques of management, communication, and organization required to direct and administer programs, objectives, and goals. We would love someone with advanced knowledge and experience in the delivery of information technology solutions and services. You must be able to lead, manage, administer, and maintain control of the environment in high-pressure situations. Strong communications skills are a must.

Additional Requirements and Information

Position Location

This position is located in Detroit, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf