IT Project Manager, Tier 1 Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Empire State Development, NYS The job title for the vacancy. Title IT Project Manager, Tier 1 The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Other Professional Careers The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $80000 to $90000 Daily Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 625 Broadway The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12245 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description

• Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION

Aide in overall management of IT related projects, working to help define project scope, gather requirements, define project deliverables, create and manage project documentation and timelines. Maintain and track project activities, map tasks to team members, manage project risk and track the project over the entire lifecycle utilizing project management tools. Assist with ESD Disaster recovery efforts and provide technical assistance in any other area of IT as directed by department managers.

WORK PERFORMED

• Assist the IT department with projects as an IT Project Manager.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings with the project team utilizing in-person or online meetings.
• Ensure frequent and relevant communication on a continuous basis.
• Utilize project management tools to organize and manage all aspects of IT projects including project details, tasks, and documentation.
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and documentation of business requirements.
• Aid in the creation and management of all project plans, including plans for scope, schedule, and cost.
• Assist in the monitoring and tracking of progress and action items on all projects, including monitoring deadlines and notifying responsible parties of upcoming deadlines.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments for projects and developing plans for mitigating those risks.
• Work with members of the Project Management team, IT staff, end users, and vendors in support of project goals.
• Assist in preparing reports for ESD management and other stakeholders, including tracking, and reporting on KPIs.
• Primary duties will shift based on the needs of the Senior IT Project Manager.
• Ensure the project is managed within the guidelines set by IT policies.
• Assist with IT Disaster Recovery efforts, testing and documentation.
• Perform other related duties and / or projects as directed by IT Management
• Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required:

BA in an IT related discipline with minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field; Or a 2-year degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Project Management Professional (PMP) or other related certification preferred.

Relevant experience required:

Extensive experience in IT Project Management. Experience with varying types of project management methodologies in including Waterfall and Agile. Strong understanding of Information Technology. Ability to problem-solve, analyze data. and develop detailed reports.

Knowledge required:

strong proficiency with project management systems and MS 365. Ability to work with a diverse group of people at both a functional and technical level and communicate at a level appropriate to audience; Ability to work both independently Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary range as specified. Comprehensive Benefits Package. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Janelle Mofsenson – Talent Acquistion, Human Resources The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone N/A The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax N/A Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 655 Third Avenue The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10017 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on

Applying External Candidates:

Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates:

Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.

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