Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 46553 Posting Date: 04/17/2025 Closing Date: 04/30/2025 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications Bilingual Option: Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966 a month; Full Range $7,966 - $11,759 a month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 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 serving the Capital Development Board (CDB). This position serves as the Project Manager for the DoIT-CDB team leading multiple project efforts. In this role, you will be developing IT project schedules, identifying technical requirements, aligning IT projects with Construction schedules, communicating with project stakeholders, and implementing project budgets as well as resources, assessing project risk and threats and preparing related documentation. In this role, you will work across the entire IT lifecycle for design and construction projects, working in concert with diverse business teams, technical experts, vendors, and agency leadership. This position drives the successful planning and completion of IT projects for CDB as well as projects for CDB client agencies supported by DoIT. 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: Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. 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Essential Functions Under general direction, serves as the Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Capital Development Board (CDB), in planning, developing, administering, and coordinating highly complex cross-functional IT projects and serving as a primary contact between CDB project managers, CDB-Client Agencies (DoIT), and DoIT project team members for CBD capital construction IT project communications. Monitors project compliance with IT governance process and analyzes and identifies project health and performance anomalies and works with agency staff on mitigation efforts. Provides state contract and vendor management support on assigned agency projects to enforce adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, quality, and deliverables as required by the Illinois Procurement Code. Implements and evaluates standardized project management policies and procedures and assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, procedures, and performance standards. Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably related to the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications 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 a direct Information Technology related field. 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 Requires three (3) years of professional experience leading and managing complex Information Technology projects with minimal supervision, overseeing successful planning, execution, and completion, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations. Requires three (3) years of experience analyzing and interpreting design drawings and construction project documents to verify compliance with project specifications industry standards, and IT requirements. Requires three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines, including Communication Management, Resource Management, Information Technology Governance, Quality Management, Procurement Management, and Risk Management, to successfully execute and deliver IT Projects. Requires three (3) years of professional experience evaluating operational performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing or recommending strategic solutions to enhance efficiency and resolve project-related issues. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of professional experience leading and managing complex Information Technology projects with minimal supervision, overseeing successful planning, execution, and completion, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations. Three (3) years of experience analyzing and interpreting design drawings and construction project documents to verify compliance with project specifications industry standards, and IT requirements. Three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines, including Communication Management, Resource Management, Information Technology Governance, Quality Management, Procurement Management, and Risk Management, to successfully execute and deliver IT Projects. Three (3) years of professional experience evaluating operational performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing or recommending strategic solutions to enhance efficiency and resolve project-related issues. Three (3) years of professional experience in budgeting and cost estimation for personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services within IT project environments, including forecasting future needs to ensure resource availability and project sustainability. Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Conditions of Employment 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. Requires the ability to verify identity. Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois. Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel, to include occasional overnight stays. Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines. Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c . Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment . click apply for full job details