Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleProject Manager 4 - 10617
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Deputy Geographic Information Officer (ADITS 1), the Project Manager 4 (PM 4), SG-27, will be the project management liaison between the Geospatial Services Bureau in the Information Technology Services (ITS), Chief Digital Office and ITS Dedicated Support Teams representing multiple NYS agencies. The PM 4 will ensure business needs, project/product scope, schedule, budgets, and quality assurance plans are developed and executed, with a focus on Geospatial/GIS components of the projects. They will apply project management (PM) experience in developing PM Artifacts involving product deliveries and will participate in product research, development, implementation, and releases while collaborating with various partners such as ITS Shared Services and Dedicated Support teams, State Agencies, or other entities. The PM 4 is expected to direct the work of a PM 2 while working with senior managers in the Bureau’s Client, Data, and Enterprise sections.
Specific duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
•Assist and manage small to medium sized projects throughout the project/product management lifecycle (Initiating through Closeout) following ITS and industry standard methodologies (Agile, Hybrid) and ITS approved Secure System Development Lifecyle (SSDLC).
•Assist in assembling and establishing a Bureau-wide project/product implementation team and create/manage central project/product repository site (SharePoint/Teams) for all PM artifacts.
•Develop and manage Project/Product Management Plan to be used/followed for project/product implementation and releases (e.g., Project/Product Scope, Schedule, Budget, Quality, Scope, Resource, Communications, Change, Risks/Issue Mgmt Plan).
•Develop detailed project scope statements and document project requirements for complex large projects by eliciting project goals, information needs, and relative project priorities from end users, subject experts, and others.
•Develop and/or monitor project schedules using MS Project, identify milestones, dependencies, and critical paths, and identify alternatives for accommodating resource conflicts and/or compressing schedules, if required, and any risks associated with those alternatives.
•Work with Bureau’s senior management to establish and track priorities for resource assignments.
•Work with ITS Finance to ensure proper cost tracking and assignment for Product deployment.
•Represent the Bureau in project meetings with various cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., project team, sponsors, and relevant client representatives) to review project proposal, goals, intended deliverables, and project progress/risks/issues/changes.
•Develop/perform project/product status reporting/distribution.
•Manage project/product record in the service delivery system (ITSM) and ensure upkeep and accuracy of information for data quality & integrity.
•Manage project/product performance metrics concerning/measuring overall health using the key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure project/product deliverables/releases are on-track and executing established plan to revolve any variances.
•Participate in the design, development and/or refinement of standard templates to support project/product management to align with changing industry standards.
•Plan and conduct project analysis sessions, such as periodic phase reviews, post-deliverable reviews/lessons learned and project closeout sessions
•Perform supervisory and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as Project Manager 4, SG27 OR in a position at the SG25 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.
Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.