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Job Summary:
The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Web Services Manager to oversee and direct the activities of software development staff within the Enterprise Applications Services Division. This role involves managing large-scale website and web application development projects while also participating in management and strategy meetings.
Responsibilities:
• Serves as the Web Services Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) overseeing, managing, and directing the activities of internal and contractual software development staff working in the Enterprise Applications Services (EAS) Division, EAS Enterprise Solution Delivery Section.
• Serves as Project/Functional Manager for large scale requests for website and web application development and serves as a liaison with users and business owners from state agencies, boards, and commissions regarding all aspects of website and web application development and support.
• Participates in top level management and strategy meetings and keeps the Chief of EAS and Deputy Chief of EAS Enterprise Solution Delivery apprised of programs or project progress, problems, or any matters related to department policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) 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 required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related fields.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related fields in a public or business organization.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising a team of Information Technology professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization.
• 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.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• 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 adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45.
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
Preferred:
• Four (4) years of professional experience leading feasibility assessments, system modernization initiatives, and involvement in strategic planning for an organization.
• Four (4) years of professional experience directing the development, enhancement, and support of enterprise-level websites, web applications, and internet-based services, utilizing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, ensuring performance, security, and accessibility standards are met.
• Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing cloud-based content management systems and services with preferred experience in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Experience Manager Cloud platforms, including AEM, Adobe Analytics, or Adobe Campaign.
• Three (3) years of professional experience facilitating collaboration among internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver digital solutions.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, persuasive presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to evaluate administrative or technical programs, analyze performance metrics, and implement effective strategies to improve service delivery or efficiency.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, external partners, and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical documentation, business reports, and executive summaries.
Company:
Vision A reimagined Illinois government empowered by innovation and technology. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Springfield, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.