Director Science Project Management Jobs in Hawaii

Data Processing Specialist II

Applicants may be educational officers, teachers and other qualified individuals. This position is included in the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment. A written examination/assignment may be administered to help determine possession of the knowledge and abilities portions of the minimum qualification requirements.

Examples of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Director of the Project Management Branch, Office of Information Technology Services, the Data Processing Specialist II:

1. Establishes and implements project management processes for IT projects, those encompassing IT support to a function where the projects have impact to the DOE.
2. Assembles project plans, establishes project milestones, identifies resource requirements, and makes overall project work assignments based on requirements and analysis, using technical knowledge of the design and development process as well as skill in project management processes and principles.
3. Monitors project quality and progress regularly; oversees reporting; and ensures project milestones are met.
4. Adjusts project plans, schedules, resources, and requirements as needed and elevates issues beyond his/her control that threaten timeliness of project.
5. Works with the ITPMB Director to coordinate with IT leadership, stakeholders, customers, and team members to assess and report on project changes in scope, resource requirements, risk, and objectives.
6. Ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget, results are high quality, and meet customer expectations.
7. Coordinate requirements gathering meetings with business owners and end users.
8. Coordinate solution demos and reviews to determine if solutions meet the requirements (initial fit-gap analysis), including any technical constraints.
9. Coordinate and lead project planning meetings to provide information and updates in the area of responsibility.
10. Review project milestones and deliverables to ensure completion of all requirements prior to final sign-off.
11. Coordinate appropriate hand-off, posting, storing etc of all documents (e.g., requirements, testing results, decision documents, etc.) with the business and technical teams (i.e., hand-off to operations).
12. Conduct lessons-learned sessions with business and technical teams and document.
13. Close out the project and hand-off to the business and technical operations team.
14. Participate in branch staff meetings.
15. Provide input and recommend improvements for operational and procedural efficiencies within the branch.
16. Provide input and recommendations on potential projects.
17. Remain current of industry information, trends, best practices, especially relate to project management etc.
18. Remain current on emerging technologies that could impact operations and/or projects.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in information and computer sciences, or a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in management information systems. Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in electronic data processing systems analysis, and/or computer programming of which two (2) years shall have been in an education agency, program or system. Desired Experience: Four and one half (4.5) years of related specialized experience, at least one (1) year of which must have been supervisory in nature. Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system. Knowledge: Computer and data systems; computer programming; electronic data processing and retrieval; information systems in organizations; database systems; statistical data analysis; information systems analysis and design; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area or areas of assignment. Desired Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies/tools, resource management practices, change management techniques, and technical information technology techniques, principals, and processes to be able to manage or oversee IT projects for DOE. Ability to: Perform the full range of information systems services in the area or areas of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate a wide range of computer systems, applications and other machines; maintain awareness of current and future developments in information technology system services. Desired Ability to: Demonstrated skill in applying project management techniques and principles in an IT environment. Ability to direct the work of others on a project basis; ability to perform project management functions for a complex IT operation.

Supplemental Information

SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $114,820 to $162,535. Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All others will be placed on the first step of $114,820. WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations. POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month. HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant. Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position. http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804. After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application. EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.

Equal Opportunity: The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Payday: New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.