EPMO Director (SPSA Opt. 3)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) isseekingto hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic creative thinking problem solving environment. This positionserves as the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)Deputy Directorand a policy-making official for the EPMO which includes the EPMO Enterprise Portfolio and EPMO Enterprise this role you will formulate andimplement policy for the total management process of information technology and telecommunicationhavingstatewide position manages the evaluation design and re-engineering of the business control and resource management processes of the EPMO toidentifyand further develop opportunities for improvement through the application of business process engineering principles and addition you willestablishlong-range goals andobjectivesfor the programs to support the achievement of key performance indicators standards and key strategies for success in the position also interprets new legislation and administrative policies and procedures in partnership with other DoIT departments indeterminingthe impact on activities and/or programs of DoIT and the support of customer youpossessthese knowledges skillsabilitiesand experience we invite you to apply today to join theDoITteam!

As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and visionplans.

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).

• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.

• 3 paid personal business days per year.

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.

• 12 weeks ofparentalleave.

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.

• Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan.

• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

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• Subject to management approval serves asthe Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)Directorand apolicy-making official for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) Enterprise Project Management Officeincluding formulating and implementing policy for the total management process of information technology and telecommunication which has a statewide impact.
• Manages the evaluation designand re-engineering of the business control and resource management processes of the EPMO toidentifyand further develop opportunities for improvement through the application of business process engineering principles and practices.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Serves as an EPMO Product Ownercollaboratingwith prospective users and clients to understand andanticipatetheir needs and translate them into product requirements including managingand prioritizingproduct backlogsuch asbacklog planning and refining working sessions.
• Manages and oversees the use of theProject & Portfolio (PPM)Systemwhich serves asthe primary project management tool for the EPMOcustomer agencies DoITand Project Management Offices including identifying needs for technical training and communicating training availability throughout the organization.
• Establishes long-range goals and objectives for the programs to support the achievement of key performance indicatorsstandardsand key strategies for success in the EPMO including the interpretation ofnew legislation and administrative policies and procedures in partnership with other DoIT departments in determining the impact on activities and programs of DoIT and the support of customer agencies.
• Develops and submits EPMO budget proposals for approvalin accordance withDoIT policies and in cooperation with the DoIT budget office including monitoringprogram budget preparation and controllingappropriation of expenditures.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms meetings training sessions seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products vendors techniques and procedures.
• Performs all other duties asrequiredor assigned that arereasonably withinthe scope of the dutiesenumeratedabove.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in management information systems data processing telecommunications or directly related information technology field.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems data processing or telecommunication in a public or business information technology organization.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervisinga team of Information Technology professionals in a large andhighly complexpublic or private IT organization.

• Four (4) years of professional experience directing the planning development administration and coordination of statewide technical projects and programs including formulating and implementing policy for the total management process of information technology and telecommunication services and operations within a large professional organization.
• Four (4) years of professional experience reviewing and analyzing status reports project plans and technical performance metrics to identify escalate and resolve issues including evaluating performance trending to suggest areas for statewide IT and telecommunication improvements.
• Four (4) years of professional experience evaluating designing and re-engineering business control and resource management processes to identify and further develop opportunities for improvement through the application of business process engineering principles and practices.
• Four (4) years of professional experience utilizing project management methodologies to direct essential project management behaviors including distributing project management fundamentals and training and deploying project management tools and templates in coordination with organizational development partners.
• Four (4) years of professional experience researching and analyzing feasibility availability and pricing of equipment and services to support program operations procurement reviews and resource planning.
• Four (4) years of professional experience developing submitting and directing the implementation of budget proposals including forecasting budgetary needs coordinating budget preparation and monitoring expenditures in accordance with organizational policies.
• Ability to analyze complex administrative and project challengesidentifyroot causes and implement strategic result-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to develop andmaintaincooperative working relationshipswith staff managers executives and external stakeholders fostering collaboration in resolving sensitive administrative issues and supporting subordinate team members or project staff.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skillsto present administrative information clearly and precisely to diversestakeholders including executives managers staff subordinate staff and external/internalauditors.
• Certification(s) in: Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certifications.

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.

• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.

• Requires ability to pass a position specific agencyrequiredbackground check.

• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.

• Requires the ability to travel.

• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.

• Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

• Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment they arerequiredto inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.

• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Actnecessitatingthe occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) specific state officials and employees arerequiredto annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure tosubmitthese statementsin a timely mannermay result in fines and penalties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.