Review Vacancy
AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of
TitleProject Manager 5, G29; Transformation, Project, Program and Change
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $108376 to $132732 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Current NYS employees with one year of permanent service in a G-27/M2 title or higher eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, or reachable on the Project Manager 4 eligible list.
Alternate hours for the position, including questions on Telecommuting, Flex-time and AWS/Compressed work week can be discussed at time of interview.
Please note: You will be contacted for your social security number in order to verify your NYS employment history.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Project, Program, and Change Management, a Project Manager 5, in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will oversee and manage large projects and programs within the Project Management Office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below activities.
Candidate will:
Manage the DMV’s Project Management Office and provide oversight and guidance to the Project Managers reporting to the PMO.
Provide oversight to all projects in the DMV Portfolio which include projects ranging in size from medium to extra-large scope and include multiyear projects or programs with complex deliverables
Establish Portfolio/Program Management processes and works to ensure DMV goals are achieved.
Implement and utilize quality improvement tools and techniques, such as checkpoints and checklists.
Manage PMO procedures and ensure project repository related activities by the team are completed accurately and the PMO is audit ready.
Ensure the implementation of continuous improvement activities to enhance PMO Operations.
Oversee the development and delivery of project management training and mentoring of project managers.
Provide guidance and input on active projects to help resolve issues/problems to ensure successful outcomes are achieved.
Perform management, mitigation, and escalation of risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes
Mentor Project Managers in the PMO. Ensure PM’s management of cost, scope, schedule, and quality, along with risks, issues, communication, and resource management is compliant to PMO standards.
Delegate to your staff as appropriate.
Conduct interviews, hire candidates, complete performance evaluations, provide training/ performance plans and mentoring.
Address insufficient employee performance through counseling and seek disciplinary actions where appropriate while maintaining adherence to DMV HR policies and procedures
Develop an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance.
Communicate regularly with DMV Transformation Team management, leadership, and other impacted stakeholders.
Develop working relationships and represent PMO and DMV Executive Team positively in a variety of venues and champion effective communication and collaboration to continually advance the project portfolio.
Communicate directly with ITS and vendors to ensure project objectives are met.
Provide constructive, tactful, and objective feedback on issues, tasks, and observations and offer potential solutions to problems and issues
Additional Comments Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience managing projects in NYS government
Demonstrates excellent Project Management Skills and experience with Portfolio Management and Reporting
Demonstrates excellent communication, conflict management, and decision-making skills
Demonstrates competence in executing presentations and/or proposals to high-level management for their review and consideration, including formulating recommendations on key programmatic decisions
Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and high emotional intelligence to respond to changing demands and constraints
Demonstrates leadership skills and positivity during times of change and uncertainty, leading and motivating the team and others by example
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project effectively and efficiently
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Transformation Hiring Team
Email Address Transformation.Hiring@dmv.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS DMV 6 Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume, which details the permanent Civil Service title of your current NYS employment, and submit all documents to the contact information listed above. Candidates applying from outside DMV may be contacted for their social security number for the purpose of verifying their NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.