Solutions Development Project Manager

Job Title:  Solutions Development - Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 39411

Closing Date: 07/17/2024

Salary: $7,966 - $11,759.00/month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm

Work Location: (Hybrid) 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634  

Union Position: Yes

Work Authorization: The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status and cannot accept F1 OPT/CPT. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as a/the Solutions Development – Project Manager organizing, planning, executing, controlling and evaluating.  

In this role you will initiate, design, develop, and coordinate the roll-out and maintenance for complex information systems including, but not limited to, Weatherization (Weatherworks), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Program – Single Tracking & Reporting System (PIPP-STARS Intake and PIPP) and Community Services Block Grant (STARS CSBG). 

In addition, you will supervise a team of IT professionals supporting the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
•    Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
•    10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
•    12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
•    3 paid personal business days per year
•    13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
•    12 weeks of paid parental leave
•    Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
•    Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
•    Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
•    Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

35%   Under general direction, serves as the Solutions Development-Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO): 
•    Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the activities of the Solutions Development Section.
•    Initiates, designs, develops, and coordinates the roll-out and maintenance for complex information systems including, but not limited to, Weatherization (Weatherworks), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Program – Single Tracking & Reporting System (PIPP-STARS Intake and PIPP) and Community Services Block Grant (STARS CSBG)
•    Develops and coordinates the planning and assignment of programming service requests for design implementation and maintenance of complex systems.
•    Coordinates meetings with users and analytical staff for the evaluation and definition of user data needs.
•    Serves as a liaison for problem determination and resolution for energy and community assistance programs.
•    Manages contractual DoIT staff developing systems.

25%   Manages the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system, prioritizing projects in accordance with management directives to ensure technology choices comply with agency standards:
•    Determines task assignments related to projects in conjunction with assigned supervisors.
•    Plans and manages IT development projects allocating staff levels and determining staff assignments.
•    Project Management which includes developing project plans using MS project.
•    Reviews completed projects and identifies modifications.
•    Determines all aspects of project planning and implementation.
•    Establishes milestones and final target dates.

Essential Functions Continued

20%   Serves as working supervisor: 
•    Assigns and reviews work.
•    Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
•    Counsels staff regarding work performance.
•    Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs.
•    Establishes annual goals and objectives.
•    Approves time off.
•    Prepares and signs performance evaluations.

10%   Provides understanding and cooperation in the successful implementation of application development and support:
•    Researches and develops comprehensive written reports
•    Serves as a primary source for design presentations 

5%   Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field:
•    Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques and procedures.
•    Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations

5%   Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1.    Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related fields. 
2.    Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

1.    Requires three (3) years of professional experience supporting day to day management, administration, and application development for information technology programs and systems including, but not limited to Weatherization (Weatherworks), Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Program-Single Tracking and Reporting System (PIPP-STARS) Intake and PIPP, Community Services Block Grant (STARS CSBG) or similar programs and systems.
2.    Requires three (3) years of professional experience with Project Management and developing project plans using MS Project.
3.    Requires three (3) years of professional experience in business analysis in a leadership capacity in the IT field.
 

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1.    Three (3) years of professional experience supporting day to day management, administration, and application development for information technology programs and systems including, but not limited to  Weatherization (Weatherworks), Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Program-Single Tracking and Reporting System (PIPP-STARS) Intake and PIPP, Community Services Block Grant (STARS CSBG) or similar programs and systems.
2.    Three (3) years of professional experience with Project Management and developing project plans using MS Project
3.    Three (3) years of professional experience in business analysis in a leadership capacity in the IT field.
4.    Three (3) years of experience supervising professional level IT staff.
5.    Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
6.    Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
7.    Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information with precision and clarity

Employment Conditions

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

1. Requires the ability to verify identity.
2. Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
3. Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
4. Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
5. Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
6. Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
7. Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
8. Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
9. Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
10. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.