Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Assistant, Ref. #30858-59-29 PMO

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Harriman State Campus Bldg 5 Fl1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • Eight (8) years of experience in Project Management, Business Systems Analysis, or related field.
• A Bachelor's degree will substitute for four (4) years of experience, a Master’s Degree will substitute for an additional year of service; a Ph.D. will substitute for an additional year.

Duties Description Under the direction of a lead Project Manager, the Project Assistant will be assigned to the Project Management section in the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Chief Portfolio Office (CPO) and will lead and assist with project coordination tasks, and develop systems analysis and technical design deliverables, serving as a critical liaison between technical teams and agency business stakeholders, supporting multiple agencies’ software releases and systems analysis and technical needs within ITS. The incumbent will lead technical coordination activities for high priority projects and software implementations within one or more of ITS portfolios – Health & Human Services; Public Safety; Environment, Energy & Transportation; Revenue, Finance & Public Integrity; Labor, Workforce & Education; and Economic Development, Housing & Government portfolios. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead critical technical and business liaison and coordination activities with guidance from CPO and CTO management teams, for priority projects and software implementation initiatives that are reported regularly to ITS executive team and Chamber/DOB.
• Plan, organize, research, gather, and evaluate system requirements, and analyze current state and future state processes, functions, and models as required.
• Support technical leads and the PMO in the delivery of project plans and assist in the execution of plans, including keeping technical and project artifacts up to date.
• Liaise with multiple teams to ensure project critical path related tasks and crucial technical deliverables are managed effectively.
• Facilitate collaboration sessions, project meetings and requirements gathering / JAD sessions, and document session outcomes and follow up on action items.
• Work directly with stakeholders to resolve issues with systems analysis and design related challenges, technical problems, and issues recorded in project issue log.
• Manage resources involved with project quality assurance including end-to-end system testing and assess and prioritize the impact of defects in collaboration with the team, as needed.
• Assist the Quality Management team with project specific management activities, including ensuring successful User Acceptance Test partnership with agencies and related preparation and coordination activities.
• Document user manuals and technical manuals, and train users and supporting teams on new IT system or business process functions.
• Guide project staff and partner teams on specific business analysis and project delivery tasks that are facing risks, issues, or major changes.
• Assist portfolio team, PMO management, CPO and CTO leadership in developing and communicating delivery details, plans, status reports, dashboards, project artifacts, etc. to promote a consistent approach and effective communication across ITS portfolios and technical teams, so that agencies benefit from consistent, high-quality deliveries of IT solutions.
• Foster multidisciplinary team collaboration in a matrix organizational structure based on specific projects and IT implementations, performing cross-team leadership for projects, as needed.

Additional Comments Salary: To be determined, commensurate with experience.

This posting will fill multiple positions

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several low and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Jeff Memole

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HRResumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, Floor 26

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter, and indicate that you are applying for Project Assistant Ref #30858-59-29. Please specify in your cover letter how you meet the minimum qualifications.