Project Manager (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

• Under administrative direction serves as the Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) performing complex professional and advisory functions in project management.
• Performs complex professional advisory functions in the research requirements analysis design testing implementation and documentation of complex information systems to fulfill requirements of DoIT and agency initiatives.
• Provides state contract and vendor management support on assigned projects toenforce adherence to project scope budget timeline quality and deliverables.
• Applies evaluates and interprets standardized policies and procedures as identified by the Department and EPMO management to ensure consistency and compliance across project activities.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Telecommunications 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 other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing monitoring and maintaining operational performance metrics in a program management office (PMO) or similarly structured environment ensuring alignment with organizational goals and performance expectations.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience gathering validating and documenting business requirements facilitating process analysis and documenting functional and technical specifications using tools including Azure Devops Microsoft (MS) Project SharePoint PowerPoint Excel Word and Visio software applications.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines including scope schedule cost quality risk and resource management to ensure successful IT project execution.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience coordinating or managing large complex technical projects utilizing Agile frameworks including sprint planning backlog grooming iterative solution delivery and user story creation.

• Three (3) years of professional experience developing monitoring and maintaining operational performance metrics in a program management office (PMO) or similarly structured environment ensuring alignment with organizational goals and performance expectations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience gathering validating and documenting business requirements facilitating process analysis and documenting functional and technical specifications using tools including Azure Devops Microsoft (MS) Project SharePoint PowerPoint Excel Word and Visio software applications.
• Three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines including scope schedule cost quality risk and resource management to ensure successful IT project execution.
• Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating or managing large complex technical projects utilizing Agile frameworks including sprint planning backlog grooming iterative solution delivery and user story creation.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing or supporting system development life cycle (SDLC) activities including requirements traceability design documentation test planning user acceptance testing training coordination and implementation support.
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical research evaluating solution alternatives performing feasibility studies and supporting the redesign or optimization of complex information systems and business processes.
• Ability to produce comprehensive technical and functional documentation including requirements specifications design artifacts process flow diagrams status reports dashboards manuals user guides and release notes for diverse audiences.
• Ability to supervise mentor and direct IT staff by delegating tasks monitoring performance resolving issues and fostering collaborative crossfunctional teamwork across multiple agencies and stakeholder groups.
• Extensive knowledge of management and contract oversight practices including tracking deliverables monitoring work orders and change orders reviewing invoices and ensuring compliance with scope timeline quality and budget requirements.
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear actionable information and build productive working relationships with leadership stakeholders clients and vendors.

The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 State of Illinois.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific agency required background check.
• Requires appropriate valid drivers license and the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop personal computer work cell phone etc.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars conferences and training to remain current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 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.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.