Manager Information Technology Services 2 - 9172

Manager Information Technology Services 2

Under the direction of an Assistant Director IT Services 1, the Manager Information Technology Services 2 will be assigned to the Tax Dedicated Support unit within the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) supporting the Department of Taxation and Finance. The incumbent will oversee multiple teams responsible for the development and maintenance of applications across the department as a part of the modernization architecture team supporting the NYS e-MPIRE System, a large multi-tiered, highly complex system responsible for billions in state revenue.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a lead role in the DTF Modernization efforts.
• Develop and maintain detailed management plans for major areas of responsibility.
• Define purpose, scope and objectives of short-term and long-term projects for the team.
• Work with counterparts within the organization to ensure compatibility of all initiatives.
• Assign work to subordinate managers.
• Monitor project progress, review major staff initiatives and products, and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Direct meetings attended by project team(s), agency management, users and IT staff to discuss specific projects.
• Develop alternative solutions to problems and consult with other IT staff and users to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Develop procedures, standards and internal controls for the conduct of work within teams.
• Monitor compliance and take appropriate action as needed.
• Write progress reports for IT and agency management that describe project status including the technical, fiscal, and staffing issues associated with project completion.
• Develop or participate in the development, interpretation, review and communication of IT policies, procedures and standards.
• Analyze the impact of proposed policy and legislation as they pertain to information systems.
• Oversee multiple teams, providing technical support, guidance, and standards for all developers.
• Responsible for creation or oversight of all Project documentation (including IT Investment request, scope document, staffing estimates).
• Review and approve all Detailed Design documentation including specification documents.
• Serve as liaison with vendors and monitor vendor compliance with contracts for services.
• Perform a full range of supervisory responsibilities.

Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as a Manager Information Technology Services 2, SG29/M3, OR in a position at the SG27/M2 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades or one M-grade.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Care Benefits
• Additional Benefits

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.