Project Manager 2 (Innovation & Automation) (NY HELPS)

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS QUALIFICATIONS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Either 1. seven years of project management experience which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and closing. This experience must include the development of significant project management deliverables such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risks plans, and communications plans;
Or 2. an associate's degree and five years of the required experience as described in option 1;
Or 3. a bachelor's degree and three years of the required experience described in option 1;
Or 4. a master's degree and two years of the required experience as described in option 1;
Or 5. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and five years of the required experience as described in option 1;
Or 6. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP); or Program Management Professional (PgMP); or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP).
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Eligible List Qualifications:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable on the Project Manager 2 eligible list.

55-b/c Qualifications:
This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Competitive Appointment: Candidates may also be qualified for contingent-permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment.

Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Innovation team is modernizing New York’s state parks and historic sites by using technology to make the Parks experience more enjoyable and efficient for both visitors and staff. Our goal is to not just deploy technology, but to help the agency rethink the way that it does business in order to most effectively and efficiently serve our patrons.

The Project Manager 2, SG-23 will work collaboratively with the Innovation team and Agency staff to ensure that the team’s initiatives are implemented smoothly and meet regional, park, and program needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting directly to a Project Manager 3, SG-25, the Project Manager 2’s job duties include but are not limited to:

• Directly and independently manage multiple projects from initiation to closure.
• Prepare and manage a Project Management Plan, including but not limited to, scope statement, Work Breakdown Structure, schedule, budget, quality assurance plan, project staffing, procurement, risks and issues, contingencies, communication plan, and other project management tools as appropriate to the project.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, and ITS staff.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and required tasks.
• Deliver resources necessary for project completion.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project resources to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level documents including presentations, proposals, and training materials, as well as to facilitate communications with stakeholder groups at all levels.
• Track project performance to ensure goals are being met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; escalate and resolve issues impacting project success.
• Work closely with the agency procurement team, ITS, other internal bureaus, and third-party vendors, as needed.
• Contribute to and participate in other agency initiatives as requested, such as the drafting of Requests for Proposal, internal agency planning processes, and strategic negotiation with outside vendors.
• Identify and maintain project critical path and contingencies.
• Facilitate project meetings, define agendas and run meetings.
• Supervise lower level staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development and testing.
• Project Management certification is preferred (PMP, Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Project software, Jira, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint.
BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off

• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation Days, 13, Sick Days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annual to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 09/03/24

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Albany, New York United States View Map