Information Technology Manager 14

Job Description

About DTMB:

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About This Position

This position will function as the manager of the Digital Accessibility team within the Department of Technology, Management & Budget – Center for Shared Solutions – eMichigan Bureau – Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies Division. This role will oversee the team responsible for conducting Digital Standards Application Testing (DSAT) of all State of Michigan (SOM) applications against the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which specify standards for digital accessibility, branding, and other technical requirements.

The manager is responsible for providing direction and control of functions and activities in the work area, including establishing priorities and allocating staff. The supervisory functions that this position manages include employee evaluation, counseling, selection, provision of technical and policy guidance and training of employees. This position requires the ability to work effectively in a cross-department, team atmosphere with

an emphasis on customer service.

View the position description here: Information Technology Manager 14

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with digital accessibility and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of management, supervision, communication, and organization
• Knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems
• Ability to instruct, direct, evaluate employees and communicate with others, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain control of the environment in high pressure situations
• Ability to work well with various individuals with differing client and team dynamics
• Experience in managing and coordinating activities of IT project teams
• Experience in communicating with non-technical customers and clients concerning technology initiatives and projects
• Knowledge of the operational and technical problems involved in the administration of a specialized program
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and IT development staff
• Ability and drive to research and analyze industry best practices and new technologies and concepts
• Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience
• Ability to prepare detailed written documentation
• Preferred knowledge and experience of IT Project Management including Agile Scrum process

Position Location:

This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding. We need an individual who understands the value of standards and can advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported. Excellent customer service is core to our culture, being able to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct ourselves with integrity is key to how we work. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.

If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a highly paced environment, we are interested in hearing from you!

Current team members have the following to say about why you should work in this area:

• “GREAT office culture.”
• “True positive team environment and management support.”
• “Opportunities to share thoughts and opinions about our processes and the way we work.”
• “There is a wide path for growth in your career and the management team supports employees reaching their full potential.”
• “Doing work that directly affects the lives of every [resident] of the State of Michigan”

What We Offer: The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested. Please consider sending in your application today.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.

Alternate Education And Experience

Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology

Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.

Additional Requirements And Information

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3,500. Up to $1,750 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

You must attach a detailed resume, cover letter and official transcript to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete. If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

DT MB does not participate in STEM-OPT

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyManager.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.