Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Manager 3

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address Swan St. Bldg, Core 4

Floor 1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources 5, Project Manager 3 will be responsible for the implementation and development of cutting-edge technology to assist with the changing demands of the Office of Information Technology (OITS) and the OITS Human Resources Office. The incumbent will complete project deliverables and be responsible for oversight of numerous projects within Human Resources. Projects include on-going and new projects. The incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and direct high priority, complex and cross-functional projects, particularly those with high visibility and risk as well as those of a medium size or larger.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detained scope statements and project requirements for complex projects by eliciting business goals, information needs, and relative priorities from stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and end users.
• Identify risks and their potential impact on the project. Propose ways to mitigate the identified risks.
• Collaborate with upper-level managers on the creation/updating of the project methodologies adhered to by the Office of Human Resources.
• Develop and manage project schedules including identifying and arranging timelines for project deliverables, milestones and required tasks.
• Conduct evaluations and make recommendations on proposed business changes to ensure the comprehensiveness of the suggestions as well as the impact on current processes.
• Contribute to the project status and prioritization meetings to document progress, identify issues and resolve problems.
• Plan and conduct project analysis sessions with upper-level managers and OITS staff.
• Compile detailed project reports and communication plans to ensure that all stakeholders from the executive level to front line staff, as well as the general public, are informed as needed.
• Provide periodic written and/or verbal reports to the supervisor regarding the status of ongoing projects including timelines and delays.
• Identify and evaluate resource alternatives and potential solutions in a way that balances agency needs with fiscal and regulatory limitations.
• Authorize changes to project schedules and communicate these to the appropriate stakeholders once approved.
• Conduct training and mentor agency staff on high level project management topics such as project scheduling, quality management and control, change management, and mitigating risks.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website athttps://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

OR
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title and shift 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.

Please note:
Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.

Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted.

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.

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.

How to Apply

Name Ryan Taratus

Telephone 5184730398

Fax

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Information Technology Services, Human Resources Management

164 Columbia Turnpike

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

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.