State Administrative Manager 15

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) seeks an administrative manager for the Michigan.gov WCMS support team within the Center for Shared Solutions. The role oversees the enterprise application and provides strategic direction to technical and business staff.

A hybrid work option is available with two days on-site and three remote per week. Required is a bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience, including two years at the advanced level.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting a complex enterprise application.
• Knowledge of management, supervision, communication, and organization.
• Knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
• Ability to instruct, direct, evaluate employees and communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Preferred knowledge and experience of IT Project Management including Agile Scrum process.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and control of functions and activities in the work area, including establishing priorities and allocating staff.
• Supervise employees: evaluation, counseling, selection, and training.
• Work effectively in a cross-department, team atmosphere with an emphasis on customer service.

Skills

Enterprise app support

Management principles

Supervision

Communication

Agile Scrum

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 building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About the position:

This position will function as the administrative manager of the Michigan.gov Web Content Management System (WCMS) support team within the Department of Technology, Management & Budget – Center for Shared Solutions – eMichigan Bureau – Content Management Services Division. The WCMS platform is leveraged by all executive branch agencies to provide information to the public on Michigan.gov. This role serves as the system business owner, overseeing the technical team supporting the complex enterprise application and business team supporting the agency end users.

The manager is responsible for providing direction and control of functions and activities in the work area, including establishing priorities and allocating staff. The supervisory functions that this position manages include employee evaluation, counseling, selection, provision of technical and policy guidance and training of employees. This position requires the ability to work effectively in a cross-department, team atmosphere with an emphasis on customer service.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in supporting a complex enterprise application
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of management, supervision, communication, and organization
• Knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems
• Ability to instruct, direct, evaluate employees and communicate with others, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain control of the environment in high pressure situations
• Ability to work well with various individuals with differing client and team dynamics
• Experience in managing and coordinating activities of IT project teams
• Experience in communicating with non-technical customers and clients concerning technology initiatives and projects
• Knowledge of the operational and technical problems involved in the administration of a specialized program
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and IT development staff
• Ability and drive to research and analyze industry best practices and new technologies and concepts
• Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience
• Ability to prepare detailed written documentation
• Preferred knowledge and experience of IT Project Management including Agile Scrum process

Position Location:

This position is located in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week (subject to change).

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding. We need an individual who understands the value of standards and can advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported. Excellent customer service is core to our culture, being able to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct ourselves with integrity is key to how we work. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.

What We Offer:

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

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.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf