Innovation & Infrastructure Manager (Public Service Administrator, Option 3)
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:54977
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 07/29/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 07/01/2026) $8571/month; Full Range: $8571 - $12651/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts copies of official transcripts account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework and any similar documents created by an academic institution.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is seeking a seasoned technical leader to serve as the Innovation & Infrastructure Manager supporting the Department of Early Childhood (IDEC). Serving as a key member of the DoIT/IDEC IT leadership team you will be the primary owner of the agencys technical blueprint responsible for designing a cloud-native architecture that is simple sustainable and performant. This role requires a unique balance of high-level architectural vision and disciplined oversight. You will lead the DoIT/IDEC Architectural Review Board ensuring that every solutionwhether built in-house or delivered by a vendoraligns with the agencys long-term innovation roadmap and DoIT enterprise standards. We are looking for a professional who can bridge the gap between business product strategy and technical feasibility. This role will be instrumental in leading DoIT/IDEC towards innovative solutions that improve access to high quality early childhood services for families across the state of Illinois. If you possess these knowledges skills abilities and experience we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans
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 carry over year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
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
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
- Under general direction serves as the Innovation & Infrastructure Manager for Innovation and Infrastructure for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) managing the architectural landscape and innovation roadmap in collaboration with DoIT Enterprise Architecture and overseeing the design of cloud-native architectures.
- Provides technical oversight of DoIT/IDEC applications and infrastructure ensuring secure scalable and high performing environments align with DoIT/IDECs technology strategy and architectural standards.
- Collaborates with DoIT Enterprise Architecture and IDEC product management to guide the selection of applications platforms and digital services.
- Provides strategic leadership for cloud and innovation management ensuring cost-effective scalability optimal performance and alignment with IDECs technology strategy and budget priorities.
- Supervises Contractual Staff.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in digital services cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence through online training platforms meetings training sessions seminars vendor demos and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products vendors techniques and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in software engineering cloud computing network engineering computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the management of services designed with modern data and cloud infrastructures.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience leading the design and implementation of cloud-native infrastructure and data-driven solutions with measurable outcomes in performance reliability and cost optimization.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in setting up a Microsoft Azure cloud environment for capacity planning configuration and FinOpsaligned cost management.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience establishing and chairing Architectural Review Boards (ARB) conducting design reviews approving vendor deliverables and ensuring coherence with long term digital roadmaps.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising technical teams or vendor contractorsassigning work coaching conducting evaluationsand building a culture of creativity simplicity and coherence.
- Three (3) years of professional experience leading the design and implementation of cloud-native infrastructure and data-driven solutions with measurable outcomes in performance reliability and cost optimization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience setting up a Microsoft Azure cloud environment for capacity planning configuration and FinOpsaligned cost management.
- Three (3) years of professional experience establishing and chairing Architectural Review Boards (ARB) conducting design reviews approving vendor deliverables and ensuring coherence with long term digital roadmaps.
- Three (3) years of professional experience supervising technical teams or vendor contractorsassigning work coaching conducting evaluationsand building a culture of creativity simplicity and coherence.
- Four (4) years of professional experience defining and enforcing rigorous standards for security scalability performance and architectural adherence across product lifecycles.
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent) with demonstrated experience defining standards roadmaps and governance mechanisms in a matrixed environment with Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Operations.
- Ability to translate complex technical strategies into clear business value for executive stakeholders and to own a business-aligned innovation agenda that advances agency objectives.
- Ability to concurrently manage multiple initiatives conduct feasibility studies and deliver scope schedule and budget commitments in a high stakes public sector environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning through ongoing coursework certifications conferences and vendor demos to stay current on digital services cloud infrastructure and AI.
- Certification(s) in one or more of the following: TOGAF or equivalent DevOps or Cloud Solution Architecture
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting carrying walking and standing.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties with occasional overnight stays.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled short notice evening weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity and work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
- 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 are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) 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 Act necessitating the 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 are required to 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 to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday (work hours may vary)
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St Chicago Illinois 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the states IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology innovation and telecommunication services as well as policy and standards development lifecycle investment planning and cybersecurity services. With over 1500 employees DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers develop new skills and reach their potential both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective leading to greater innovation and recruiting for our team we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture ethnicity race national origin sex gender identity and expression age religion disability and sexual orientation.
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Statement of Economic Interests:
This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
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