IT Project Manager Hybrid

Introduction

Are you an IT Project Manager looking for a new role to showcase your skills? If so, read below & apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), is now accepting applications for an exciting IT Project Manager (Information Technology Manager 1) in service of the Department of Social Services (DSS).

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Professional growth and professional development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• The chance to work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023

The individual selected for this position will serve as the IT Project Manager for assigned information technology projects to primarily implement Shared Services initiatives across the Health and Human Services (HHS) enterprise. As the IT Project Manager, you will ensure projects meet contractual requirements and are delivered within the approved project scope and schedule. Additionally, you will manage the department’s relationship across Health and Human Services (HHS) area of business and secure acceptance and approval of deliverables from project sponsors and applicable stakeholders.

• Monday-Friday
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 1st Shift
• 55 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT with hybrid telework schedules available

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
• Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.
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• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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Within a state agency information technology division this class is accountable for the management and direction of information systems, applications development, systems maintenance, and similar information technology functions as well as technical and support staff.

• Plans, organizes and manages all operations and activities of an information technology services unit, division, function or location;
• Responsible for meeting all data processing or information technology needs of the respective unit, division, function or location;
• Establishes priorities for systems development and information technology projects in accordance with agency requirements;
• Coordinates, plans and manages solution architecture projects;
• Directs the planning, design and implementation of complex storage solution configuration;
• Develops plans for future utilization information technology services in the overall agency program;
• Ensures the development of high quality, low-cost technology solutions aligned with the needs of the State and its agencies;
• Aligns information technology planning with the business strategy;
• Leads and influences the development of standards and decisions regarding changes to systems/applications;
• Manages information systems activities within areas such as IT infrastructure and architecture, applications development, networks, computer operations and support;
• Oversees information technology projects from conception to completion;
• Works with leadership team to maximize cross-team contributions;
• Leads information technology operations to ensure exceptional quality and timely response to all customer service issues;
• Interfaces regularly with clients/customers;
• Stays abreast of local, regional and national industry trends;
• Understands the major economic, political, technological and competitive trends affecting technology;
• To capture competitive advantages, searches out challenging opportunities to change, grow, innovate and improve;
• Compares information technology with those of significant competitors and makes appropriate adjustments;
• Coordinates the use of key people, resources, technologies, process, and capabilities to reach strategic goals;
• Sets an example by acting in ways that are consistent with shared department values;
• Fosters collaboration by promoting cooperative goals, building trust and enlisting others in a common vision;
• Strengthens staff by providing choice, developing competence and offering visible support;
• Focuses on continuous learning for self and staff;
• Actively acknowledges individual and team accomplishments;
• Leverages technological solutions to meet business needs;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Plan and Deploy for Business Results.
• Lead Change.
• Focus on Results and Quality.
• Understand Customers and Markets.
• Lead People.
• Build Coalitions.
• Business Knowledge.

Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network administration, architecture, operations, production control, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

• College training in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience.
• A Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• For state employees four (4) years of experience as a Computer Operations Supervisor may be substituted for the Special Experience.

• Experience using more than one project management methodology in managing projects
• Experience managing Information Technology (IT) projects with a budget over one-million dollars
• Experience managing expectations of business stakeholders through professional communication
• Experience using standardized project management assets for documentation
• Experienced working in a self-supervised capacity

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.