Director of IT Governance/Portfolio (DOT Executive VI)

　　Salary

　　$102,170.00 - $164,752.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Anne Arundel County

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　8033ES-TSOOTTSGov-01/24

　　Department

　　Maryland Department of Transportation

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　Open Recruitment

　　Open Until Filled

　　Executive Service Position

　　(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

　　MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

　　The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO), is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Director of IT Governance/Portfolio (DOT Executive VI). The Director of IT Governance/Portfolio is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective governance frameworks, ensuring strategic alignment, and managing the IT portfolio to optimize investments and drive organizational success. This key leadership role assesses the potential impact of risks, costs, customer benefits and overall probability of success for future projects. The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and business stakeholders to implement and enforce IT governance standards. This position provides leadership and tactical direction on the application of technology in support of transportation services to the State of Maryland.

　　This position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer.

　　Some of the essential duties of the Director of IT Governance/Portfolio include, but are not limited to the following:

　　Manage all enterprise projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

　　Create and implement IT governance frameworks for effective decision-making and risk management.

　　Collaborate with executive leadership and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

　　Oversee the IT project portfolio, aligning initiatives with MDOT's strategic goals.

　　Manage the IT budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and regulatory compliance.

　　Identify and mitigate IT-related risks, monitoring key performance indicators for effectiveness.

　　Assist in developing IT policy and strategy, ensuring alignment with MDOT goals.

　　The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO, Office of Transportation Technology Services, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

　　MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here : MDOT Benefits

　　Qualifications

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

　　Experience: Five (5) years of experience in managing multiple IT projects or programs including workload/resources management, staff/personnel management, creating and managing project budgets, and identifying key project indicators. Two (2) years of this experience should have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

　　The ideal candidate will possess:

　　In-depth understanding of project and portfolio management, budget, and financial tracking.

　　Capability to establish and construct efficient governance frameworks.

　　Proficiency in crafting and sustaining technology roadmaps.

　　Strong capability to mitigate risks, and develop and enforce policies.

　　Ability to integrate agile methodologies

　　Strong leadership and mentorship within the IT governance and portfolio domain.

　　Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

　　If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

　　Note: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

　　Licenses & Certifications

　　None.

　　Additional Information

　　TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

　　Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

　　You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

　　Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

　　The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

　　Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).

　　The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

　　WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

　　Issue date: 01/19/24

　　Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

　　https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

　　Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

　　*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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　　Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in managing multiple IT projects or programs including workload/resources management, staff/personnel management, creating and managing project budgets, and identifying key project indicators?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　If you answered "Yes" to question #1, please describe this experience in detail to include where (employer) and when (month/year to month/year) you obtained this experience. Please note that this experience must also be documented in your application. If you answered "No" to question #1, please write "N/A".

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　　Maryland Department of Transportation

　　Address

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　　Phone

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　　Website

　　http://www.mdot.maryland.gov

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