IT Project Manager

　　Information Technology Manager 1

　　Recruitment # 240118-1561MP-001

　　Location Hartford, CT

　　Date Opened 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $104,151 - $142,014/year

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 1/30/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction

　　Are you an IT Project Manager looking for a new role to showcase your skills?

　　If so, read below & apply today!

　　The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (DAS (https://portal.ct.gov/das) ), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), is now accepting applications for an exciting IT Project Manager (Information Technology Manager 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1561MP&R1=&R3=) ) in service of the Department of Social Services (DSS (https://portal.ct.gov/dsshome?language=en_US) ).

　　BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

　　Work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule .

　　We can offer you:

　　An amazing salary range of $104,151 - $142,014/year or starting salary of $104,151 with opportunities for advancement

　　A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

　　Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

　　Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities

　　A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees

　　State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

　　Learn more about what sets us apart as an employer with our Employer Value Proposition .

　　THE ROLE:

　　The individual selected for this position will serve as the IT Project Manager for assigned information technology projects to primarily implement Shared Services initiatives across the Health and Human Services (HHS) enterprise. As the IT Project Manager, you will ensure projects meet contractual requirements and are delivered within the approved project scope and schedule. Additionally, you will manage the department’s relationship across Health and Human Services (HHS) area of business and secure acceptance and approval of deliverables from project sponsors and applicable stakeholders. You will work with stakeholders from the business side, as well as a team of technically diversified individuals who are dedicated to providing business solutions to our customers.

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

　　Monday-Friday

　　Full-time ( 4 0 hours/week )

　　1st Shift

　　55 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT with hybrid telework schedules available

　　Selection Plan

　　To Apply:

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

　　The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

　　Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

　　Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

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　　Important Information After You Apply:

　　This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

　　Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

　　Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

　　Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

　　The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

　　Connect With Us:

　　Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at [email protected].

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　Within a state agency information technology division this class is accountable for the management and direction of information systems, applications development, systems maintenance, and similar information technology functions as well as technical and support staff.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Plans, organizes and manages all operations and activities of an information technology services unit, division, function or location;

　　Responsible for meeting all data processing or information technology needs of the respective unit, division, function or location;

　　Establishes priorities for systems development and information technology projects in accordance with agency requirements;

　　Coordinates, plans and manages solution architecture projects;

　　Directs the planning, design and implementation of complex storage solution configuration;

　　Develops plans for future utilization information technology services in the overall agency program;

　　Within the financial resources of the agency ensuring the development of high quality, low-cost technology solutions aligned with the needs of the State and its agencies;

　　Aligns information technology planning with the business strategy;

　　Leads and influences the development of standards and decisions regarding changes to systems/applications;

　　Manages information systems activities within areas such as IT infrastructure and architecture, applications development, networks, computer operations and support;

　　Oversees information technology projects from conception to completion;

　　Works with leadership team to maximize cross-team contributions;

　　Leads information technology operations to ensure exceptional quality and timely response to all customer service issues;

　　Interfaces regularly with clients/customers;

　　Stays abreast of local, regional and national industry trends;

　　Understands the major economic, political, technological and competitive trends affecting technology;

　　To capture competitive advantages, searches out challenging opportunities to change, grow, innovate and improve;

　　Compares information technology with those of significant competitors and makes appropriate adjustments;

　　Coordinates the use of key people, resources, technologies, process, and capabilities to reach strategic goals;

　　Sets an example by acting in ways that are consistent with shared department values;

　　Fosters collaboration by promoting cooperative goals, building trust and enlisting others in a common vision;

　　Strengthens staff by providing choice, developing competence and offering visible support;

　　Focuses on continuous learning for self and staff;

　　Actively acknowledges individual and team accomplishments;

　　Leverages technological solutions to meet business needs;

　　Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Plan and Deploy for Business Results, which includes the ability to develop and implement business plans, IT plans, budget plans, and human resource plans in order to maximize budget allocations, technology, personnel and other resources to achieve agency and program goals.

　　Lead Change, which includes innovation, the ability to be a creative problem solver and a strategic thinker, and the ability to recognize and develop opportunities to grow and develop information technology services in response to customers and a changing work environment.

　　Focus on Results and Quality, including exercising and promoting accountability, and the ability to analyze surveys, financial and other data, and use strategic planning and performance measurement techniques to continuously improve performance and maintain competitiveness.

　　Understand Customers and Markets, which includes the ability to establish customer satisfaction and loyalty, forecast and conduct market analyses, keep ahead of industry trends and incorporate “best practices” into information technology operations.

　　Lead People, including the ability to resolve conflict, communicate effectively, coach and train employees, recognize performance, and foster diversity and teamwork.

　　Build Coalitions, including the ability to explain and advocate facts and ideas in a convincing manner, to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally, to gain cooperation from others, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.

　　Business Knowledge, including knowledge of the technical, professional, procedural and legal requirements of the specific information technology area.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network administration, architecture, operations, production control, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

　　Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

　　NOTE: For state employees this is interpreted to be at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 3.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　College training in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.

　　A Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

　　For state employees four (4) years of experience as a Computer Operations Supervisor may be substituted for the Special Experience.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience using more than one project management methodology in managing projects

　　Experience managing Information Technology (IT) projects with a budget over one-million dollars

　　Experience managing expectations of business stakeholders through professional communication

　　Experience using standardized project management assets for documentation

　　Experienced working in a self-supervised capacity

　　Conclusion

　　AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

　　ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

　　As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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