IT STATEWIDE PROGRAM MANAGER 1 (ARM 50603093)

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management, or business analysis; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

A master’s degree plus two years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

-Support OTS initiatives on behalf of customer agencies, ensuring the application of industry-recognized project management best practices, so initiatives are completed on-target, on budget and on time, according to the expectations of the key project stakeholders. Engage customer agency stakeholders to ensure clearly defined project goals and align with agency strategic goals and to ensure the funding sources for the project are committed to the OTS costs throughout the life cycle of the project. Engage OTS operational units to ensure allocation of both required human and technical resources to deliver the required work products according to the project timeline. Maintain consistent communications to all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the project, with specific regard to project timelines, risks, costs, and other concerns.

-Prepare, maintain and report project status according to the requirements set forth in the project charter and subsequent project documents. Assist an OTS Agency Relationship Manager in outreach to customer agency to ensure consistency with OTS messaging to customer agencies in regards to the assigned project.

-Cultivate a working relationship with key stakeholders of both the customer agencies and the OTS operational units to ensure continual engagement and commitment throughout the life cycle of projects or endeavor. Participate in strategy meetings with the customer agency and OTS Agency Relationship Manager, as requested. Participate in internal OTS meetings with OTS operational units and OTS Agency Relationship Manager, as requested.

-Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by either a new hire or the promotion of a current, permanent-status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:

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.

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill 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. Transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. 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