Information Technology Project Manager 14 - Agile Coach
State of Michigan
Information Technology Project Manager 14 - Agile Coach
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Information Technology Project Manager 14 - Agile Coach
Salary
$36.52 - $53.39 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
0801-24-22-131SF
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date
11/14/2024
Closing Date
11/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
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Job Description
About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) (https://youtu.be/H\_IrVnVjcoA) 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 the position:
The DTMB Center for Shared Solutions Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) supports the development, support, and maintenance of the Agile Methodology policies, methodologies and supporting tools to provide organization wide direction in the areas of IT investment, project management, and systems engineering.
This position serves as an Agile Coach working with project teams to properly to properly scope IT projects, programs, or portfolios to achieve business objectives and regulatory compliance. The employee provides dedicated support, guidance, and expertise to our project teams to enable the delivery of high-quality projects efficiently and adaptively. This role is instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and transparency across all levels of DTMB. This position provides services that impact IT projects from all state agencies, including projects with high visibility and sensitivity. These projects typically have a large and diverse set of stakeholders, utilize vendor participation, and require coordination of multiple complex schedules and significant integration with other systems. The projects typically have durations of 6 months or longer with 20 more team members, require communication at the Agency Executive level, and failure to achieve business outcome present significant risks to the State of Michigan. This position will regularly interact with project teams for status of budget, quality, and schedule, escalate issues and risks as needed to executives, and perform coaching and mentoring activities.
View the Position Description here:Information Technology Project Manager (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ITPM%2015-%20AGILE.pdf)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles, concepts and practices. Thorough knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems. Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software. Knowledge of IT audit, quality assurance, and independent verification and validation techniques. Ability to work in a team environment involving matrix organizations. Ability to resolve conflicting high-priority requirements. Ability to communicate the needs of others effectively. Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions. Ability to conduct training and informational sessions. Ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, facilitate working sessions, and negotiate solutions and alternatives. Ability to maintain favorable public relations and perform problem/issue resolution.
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.
Writing Sample Scenario/Instructions: Writing Sample Directions (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Writing%20Sample-%20AGILE%20POSTING.docx)
Additional Requirements and Information: You must attach a detailed resume and writing sample 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.
Candidates selected for this position must complete the Michigan State Police background check. This extensive background check requires fingerprinting for state and federal criminal background records. The background search will include, but is not limited to arrests, criminal charges, criminal convictions, and any information regarding contact with a criminal justice agency.
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 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.
Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are:
Information Technology Infrastructure Analyst
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst
Information Technology Project Coordinator
Information Technology Project Manager
Information Technology Specialist
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.
Classifications for the $3,500 bonus are:
Information Technology Manager
Information Technology Supervisor
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, project management, or mathematics.
Experience
Information Technology Project Manager 14
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator.
Alternate Education and Experience
Information Technology Project Manager 14
Possession of a Project Management Professional, (PMP) certification may be substituted for the experience requirement. Possession of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification may be substituted for 1 year of the experience requirement.
Possession of SUITE Certification may be substituted for 2 Educational Credits.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProjectManager.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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INFTPMR3 - Do you possess one of the following? At least three years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator OR A Project Management Professional, (PMP) certification? OR At least two years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator AND A Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification? If so. please attach a copy of your official college transcripts or certifications.
+ Yes
+ No
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How many years' experience do you have mentoring, coaching, and/or training Agile/adaptive project management methodologies and practices?
+ 1 to 3 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
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Describe your experience mentoring, coaching, and/or training Agile/adaptive project management methodologies and practices
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How many years' experience do you have with the State of Michigan SUITE Project Management Methodology, or a comparable Project Management Methodology?
+ 1 to 3 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
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Describe your experience with the State of Michigan SUITE Project Management Methodology, or a comparable Project Management Methodology.
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How many years' experience do you have managing high profile, complex, time sensitive projects using Agile/adaptive methodologies?
+ 1 to 3 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
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Describe your experience managing high profile, complex, time sensitive projects using Agile/adaptive methodologies.
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What Agile frameworks do you have hands-on experience with, and which framework do you believe is most suited to projects within the State of Michigan?
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What is the largest team or organization you have coached in Agile practices? Include details about team size, project scope, or organizational level if possible.
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Describe a situation where organizational policies or requirements didn’t align with Agile principles. How did you handle the conflict, and what was the outcome?
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Did you attach the required writing sample?
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Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Address
DTMB-HR@michigan.gov
Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
Attn: HR Office
Website
www.michigan.gov/dtmb
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