Senior Information Technology Project Manager

State of careers Rhode Island•Providence, RI

About The Position

Within the Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS), be responsible for leading teams in identifying and implementing emerging technologies, management and oversight of technology deployments, maintenance and support operations of technology portfolios; which may include contract, finance, security or other supporting strategic initiatives; to be responsible for the enforcement and rollout of centralized policies and procedures within ETSS; to assist the Chief of Information Technology or Chief Information Officer/Digital Officer in collaborating with agency leadership and department teams to drive the conceptualization, transformation, delivery and technical realization of the multiple technology solutions creating efficient and innovative platforms for internal and external customers; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of information technology management systems as described above; the ability to apply such knowledge in the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of associated management and support functions; an in-depth knowledge of the organization and functions of government including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with all state officials; the ability to supervise the operation of a central information management system; the ability to communicate complex ideas in writing and orally; the ability to plan, supervise, direct, and review the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff; and related capacities and abilities.
Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field such as Business Management or Public Administration supplemented by completion of specialized information technology and research training courses
Substantial employment in a responsible capacity at the senior/executive leadership level including at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in the IT functional area assigned to the position.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate should have a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of information technology management systems as described above; the ability to apply such knowledge in the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of associated management and support functions.
An in-depth knowledge of the organization and functions of government including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with all state officials; the ability to supervise the operation of a central information management system; the ability to communicate complex ideas in writing and orally; the ability to plan, supervise, direct, and review the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff; and related capacities and abilities.

Responsibilities

Within the Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS), assists in identifying emerging technologies, management and oversight of technology deployments, maintenance and support operations of technology portfolios; which may include contract, finance, security or other supporting strategic initiatives; to be responsible for the enforcement and rollout of centralized policies and procedures within ETSS; to assist the Chief of Information Technology or Chief Information Officer/Digital Officer in collaborating with agency leadership and department teams to drive the conceptualization, transformation, delivery and technical realization of the multiple technology solutions creating efficient and innovative platforms for internal and external customers.
To collaborate with all Executive branch agencies and multiple stakeholders (including vendors) to lead, drive, develop and oversee all implementation, operation, transformation, delivery, and technical realization of a major information technology function such as ETSS Project and Portfolio Management, Applications, Security or Infrastructure and Operations.
To lead Senior ETSS managers in developing short- and long-term ETSS goals for departments and agencies.
To provide direction in the planning, design, configuration and deployment of infrastructure, applications, and business systems in support of organizational functions and processes.
In collaboration with Senior ETSS managers and Chief of Information Technology or Chief Information/Digital Officer lead the effort to identify opportunities for digital transformation.
To lead the development life cycle for enterprise and departmental technologies.
To provide supervision of the development and maintenance of a statewide informational system and database, assuring the compatibility, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of information technology on a statewide basis.
To interpret business value for the leadership team in a consultative capacity.
To work with Chief of Information Technology or Chief Information/Digital Officer and ETSS managers to develop/review capital budgets for information technology both at the enterprise level and department level.
To effectively manage staff to achieve unit goals and objectives, and to coach/mentor staff to continually improve performance.
To assist staff to achieve professional development through ongoing training.
To identify succession, progression, and performance planning opportunities.
To work with the vendor management office to develop a vendor review process with strategic vendors to ensure compliance with VMO processes.
To work with vendors and peers to develop and coordinate strategy, architecture, roadmaps, budget, and execution of IT services.
To initiate and consistently maintain executive-level communication and interaction including consulting, understanding, and translating business needs into achievable, sustainable, and innovative technical solutions and capability roadmaps.
To work with the Project Management Office to ensure state projects are following PMO practices.
To lead the development of metrics on projects and service levels.
To operationalize and embed analytics for reporting, decision-making and information sharing.
To plan and deliver to long term ETSS roadmap.
To manage operations across all ETSS functions.
To do related work as required.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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