Illinois Secretary of State · 4 months ago
Project Manager - ISS I / Governance & Business Management
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$5,593/mo - $5,593/mo
2+ years expThe Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a Project Manager in the Governance & Business Management division. This role involves assisting with IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with organizational objectives while managing resources and project constraints.
GovernmentNon ProfitOffice Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with project planning and implementation, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Work under close direction in coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan, while managing project budget and resource allocation
Monitors and reports on project progress to all stakeholders, utilizing tools to track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Assist in identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path, ensuring that project milestones are met and aligning project objectives with company goals
Facilitating team communication and collaboration across functional areas to ensure project success and organizational integration
Assist in overseeing project engineering and technical personnel, fostering a collaborative environment where each role contributes to project objectives
Assist in implementing project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs as necessary, while managing the change request process and updating project documentation
Ensuring quality assurance processes are integrated into the project life cycle, meeting all regulatory, legal, and quality standards
Engaging in continuous learning, staying abreast of new technologies and methodologies that may impact project outcomes
Other responsibilities as necessary
Qualification
Required
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college with coursework in the computer science field OR 2.5 years of technical systems and/or programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician OR any equivalent combination of education and experience and/or IT project management
Requires working knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computer
Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer
Requires working knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools
Requires working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for converting to computer applications
Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally, in written or graphic form
Requires the ability to use and understanding of appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes
Requires the ability to approach work in a rational and organized manner
Requires the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature
Requires ability to adhere to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver's license as required by individual positions within the class
Requires the ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items weighing up to 50lbs
Benefits
<https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html>
Company
Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois Secretary of State provides services for driver licensing, vehicle registration, business filings, and state records management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Leonard
Chief Information Security Officer
Martín Burciaga
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