IT STATEWIDE PROGRAM MANAGER 3 (AppDM SAFETY POS 50561184)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4749115) ApplyIT STATEWIDE PROGRAM MANAGER 3 (AppDM SAFETY POS 50561184)Salary $5,462.00 - $9,833.00 MonthlyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberOTS 120424B ERGDepartmentDivision of Administration-Office of Technology ServicesOpening Date12/04/2024Closing Date12/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThe Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in Applications and Date Management Section. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-316. Req. 202635 This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. Substitution: Applicants who do not meet the minimum education or experience qualification, may receive experience credit from Civil Service approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Please see list of approved Certifications for Substitutions at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ots/careers/certifications-for-substitutions/ .Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact:Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis. SUBSTITUTIONS:
An associate’s degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate degree."
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree."
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysiscomputer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, mathematics, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for up to one year of required experience.
A master's degree will substitute for up to one year of required experience.
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Multiple specialized degrees and/or master's degrees will substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To serve as a program manager for statewide information technology projects, products and/or portfolios.LEVEL OF WORK:AdvancedSUPERVISION RECEIVED:Direct from a higher-level IT Statewide professional with assigned supervisory responsibilities. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May provide direct or functional supervision over lower-level IT Statewide personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.LOCATION OF WORK:Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from IT Statewide Program Manager 2 by the presence of leading in the application of project and portfolio management methodologies for highly complex information technology projects, products and/or portfolios.Differs from IT Statewide Senior Program Manager 1 by the absence of leading in the application of project and portfolio management methodologies for statewide mission critical information technology projects, products and/or portfolios.Examples of WorkThis is a full-time, on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for working closely with third-party vendors and executive management to ensure the consistent delivery of IT services.This position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS), Applications and Data Management (AppDM) and is responsible for functionally directing and managing teams of IT Applications Developers in support of IT projects for the AppDM Safety Cluster. The incumbent will act as the primary project manager on IT projects. In addition, the incumbent will implement and direct AppDM standards for project management, documentation, quality assurance, scope assessment, and risk assessment to ensure successful implementation of supported projects. Supervision is received from an IT Statewide Director or higher-level authority.The duties of this position include the following:Performs lead project management duties for AppDM IT projects. Meets with management at the Department level, including Department Undersecretaries, Agency Directors/Fiscal Officers, Program Leaders, and IT leadership, to coordinate successful project implementation and completion. Implements and directs AppDM methodology for project management, documentation, quality assurance, scope assessment, and risk assessment to ensure successful implementation of supported projects. Manages and assigns duties to the project team and other OTS resources as required by the project work plan. Reports progress to Department management and staff. Suggests changes to the team structure to better suit individual project needs.Performs management and administrative functions for the team: Establishes goal, project plans, objectives, and overall direction for the team. Meets with management in the Division of Administration to facilitate efficient project needs processing in the legal, contractual, and fiscal areas. Plans and coordinates all activities and services provided. Evaluates progress toward goals and objectives.Assists with the development of AppDM document library and standards, including documents for project initiation, requirements definition, project plans, training guides, testing plans, scope definition, communication, dashboards, and risk management.Reviews and evaluates potential impact of new and emerging technologies on staff and supported projects. This includes reviewing and recommending software products, tools and training courses; developing specifications for RFPs; and negotiating with vendors to obtain software or services as needed.Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Please describe your experience managing projects, specifically technology related projects.
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Please list any relevant certifications (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, etc.).
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Please describe your experience developing or managing a project budget, preparing cost estimates, and/or tracking costs/expenditures.
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AgencyState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email
