Program Manager Director Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Product Delivery section. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-317.

Req. 221802 The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.

This position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery and is responsible for functionally directing and managing mission critical information technology projects, products and/or portfolios and mentoring lower-level program managers in managing complex project delivery. Supervision is received from an IT Statewide Manager or higher-level authority. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in information technology, program management, project management, or business analysis; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR A master's degree plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field.

The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. NOTE: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Performs program management duties for mission-critical information technology initiatives by providing expert-level leadership in the application of project and portfolio management methodology for project management, documentation, quality assurance, scope assessment, and risk assessment in order to ensure the successful implementation of supported projects. Manages and assigns duties and tasks to the project team and other OTS resources as required by the project work plan. Facilitates project roles and project tasks with other OTS verticals.

Performs program and project management and administrative functions by establishing goals, project plans, objectives, and overall direction for the delivery team. Performs administrative functions, including budget tracking and projections, project resource interviews, selection, onboarding, and time tracking. Meets with management in the Division of Administration to facilitate efficient project needs processing in the legal, contractual, and fiscal areas.

Responds to budget requests, including projection requests, from the OTS budget office and the Agency budget office. Assists with enhancing the project and portfolio management document library and standards by developing resources, identifying needs for resources, and/or reviewing documentation, such as for project initiation, requirements definitions, project plans, training guides, testing plans, scope definitions, communications, dashboards, and risk management. Reviews and evaluates potential impacts of new and emerging technologies on staff and supported projects.

May review and recommend software products, tools, and training courses, as well as develop specifications for RFPs and negotiate with vendors. Performs special tasks as assigned. This may include assisting higher-level IT Statewide personnel as needed, directing another team in the absence of the manager or project manager, assisting in the preparation of specialized research and reports, serving on design review committees, and RFP evaluation committees.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Office of Technology Services employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers.

Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R.

Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources Email:Erica.Gay@la.gov.