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Job Title: Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 46553

Closing Date: 04/30/25

Salary: $7,966 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 401 S. Spring St Springfield, IL 62704

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment serving the Capital Development Board (CDB). 

This position serves as the Project Manager for the DoIT-CDB team leading multiple project efforts. 

In this role, you will be developing IT project schedules, identifying technical requirements, aligning IT projects with Construction schedules, communicating with project stakeholders, and implementing project budgets as well as resources, assessing project risk and threats and preparing related documentation. 

In this role, you will work across the entire IT lifecycle for design and construction projects, working in concert with diverse business teams, technical experts, vendors, and agency leadership. 

This position drives the successful planning and completion of IT projects for CDB as well as projects for CDB client agencies supported by DoIT. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!


As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

 

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
  

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Essential Functions

  • Under general direction, serves as the Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Capital Development Board (CDB), in planning, developing, administering, and coordinating highly complex cross-functional IT projects and serving as a primary contact between CDB project managers, CDB-Client Agencies (DoIT), and DoIT project team members for CBD capital construction IT project communications.
  • Monitors project compliance with IT governance process and analyzes and identifies project health and performance anomalies and works with agency staff on mitigation efforts.
  • Provides state contract and vendor management support on assigned agency projects to enforce adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, quality, and deliverables as required by the Illinois Procurement Code.
  • Implements and evaluates standardized project management policies and procedures and assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably related to the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications, or a direct Information Technology related field.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of professional experience leading and managing complex Information Technology projects with minimal supervision, overseeing successful planning, execution, and completion, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Three (3) years of experience analyzing and interpreting design drawings and construction project documents to verify compliance with project specifications industry standards, and IT requirements.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines, including Communication Management, Resource Management, Information Technology Governance, Quality Management, Procurement Management, and Risk Management, to successfully execute and deliver IT Projects.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience evaluating operational performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing or recommending strategic solutions to enhance efficiency and resolve project-related issues.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in budgeting and cost estimation for personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services within IT project environments, including forecasting future needs to ensure resource availability and project sustainability.
  • Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

 

Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

  • 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 and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, to include occasional overnight stays.
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
  • Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.