Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Application Development & PMO Manager (Information Technology Manager 2)
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the central administrative agency that leads state government to implement the policy and budget decisions of the Governor and Oregon Legislature. DAS IT is a central component of DAS and reports to the DAS Chief Information Officer who reports directly to the DAS Director. DAS IT provides internal support to the divisions in DAS, as well as 20 small agencies, boards and commissions. Our purpose is to bring people and technology together by providing reliable service, accurate information, and creative solutions within an agile organization that is able to meet current and future challenges.
Join our dynamic team as the Application Development & PMO Manager, where you will lead the DAS IT Application Development Team and Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure the high availability, performance, and optimization of DAS IT application systems, subsystems, and on-time delivery of large-scale IT systems that provide business value. We are looking for a manager who is knowledgeable in application development, managing a hybrid workforce, and experienced in using various methodologies to ensure implementations are successful. Your key responsibility will be to guarantee our customer applications are up, available, and performing as expected. Additionally, you'll be an integral part of the DAS IT Management Team, driving organizational initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. If you thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a diverse and talented team, we want to hear from you!
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
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Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in IT Application resource management, IT program development, IT project delivery and the establishment and maintenance of an organization’s IT application standards; OR
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Three years of related experience in IT Application resource management, IT program development, IT project delivery and the establishment and maintenance of an organization’s IT application standards AND a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
Desired Attributes:
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Expert knowledge of IT best practices, policies and regulations in enterprise IT management with experience managing diverse technical teams.
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Knowledgeable in various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.).
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Experience developing IT tactical plans, roadmaps, policies, and procedures with in-depth understanding of programming, computer science and digital security.
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A clear understanding of client/server technology and network architecture with experience in best practices related to developing and documenting engineering and configuration standards.
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Demonstrated expertise in IT framework practices: (Current ITIL Design or COBIT certification), Release Management and Incident response
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Ability to perform root cause analysis on various issues and drive corrective actions across all organizations.
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Demonstrated expertise in facilitating meetings and garnering agreements where the stakes are high and opinions vary, and emotions are running strong.
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Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical managers and executive staff.
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Advanced leadership and conflict management skills in direct IT staff supervision and IT program management with working knowledge and experience in the principles of IT planning, organizing, directing, motivating, coaching, controlling and decision making.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed.
Application Details and Instructions
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Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
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This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, Management Service - Exempt, Application Development & PMO Manager (Information Technology Manager 2) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
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Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.
Additional benefits include:
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Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
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Hybrid work environment supported and encouraged!
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Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
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Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
Additional Details
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Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
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Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
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Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
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Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.