It Program Manager Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $82,513.85 - $116,010.35 Annually
Location : 34 - JONES COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9503-0373-20260827jones
Department: 0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $82,513.85
Agency Maximum Salary: $116,010.35
About the Agency: Ellisville State School is a state operated regional program providing comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment to reach for their tomorrow and make a difference in the world today. Agency contact information Human Resources at (601) 477-5625.
About the Position: Manages professional and support staff in two or more core functions (e.g., infrastructure, operations and support and system delivery) or where there are professional and technical staff working in areas of systems delivery and integration. Provides Agency or Information Technology Services unit with optimal systems and services to support their business needs. This position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight of the Information Technology Department and ensuring that technology services effectively support the agency's mission and daily operations. This position will oversee the planning, implementation, maintenance, and security of the agency's technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, wireless systems, telecommunications, software applications, electronic health record systems, cybersecurity, data backup, disaster recovery, and other critical technology resources. Responsibilities include supervising and evaluating IT personnel, managing technology projects and vendors, developing and monitoring the IT budget, evaluating technology needs, recommending hardware and software solutions, and coordinating with agency leadership, state agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve technology-related issues. The position will also be responsible for maintaining reliable and secure systems, supporting technology modernization efforts, ensuring compliance with applicable state policies and standards, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery through technology. This position should possess strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with experience managing IT personnel, technology projects, budgets, and enterprise-level systems. Experience with network infrastructure, server administration, virtualization, cybersecurity, electronic health records, telecommunications, backup and disaster recovery, and vendor management is highly desirable.
What you'll need to be Successful: Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-8+ years of IT experience in multiple functions. May have had supervisory and/or managerial experience.
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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How many years of experience in multiple functions do you have?

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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

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Do you have supervisory and/or managerial experience?

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