Applications Project Manager
Springfield, IL, US, 62767
Job Requisition ID: 47428
Posting Date: 5/21/2025
Closing Date: 06/04/2025
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $8,281 a month; Full Range $8,281 - $12,224 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code: None
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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.
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. This position serves as the Applications Project Manager supporting the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) by organizing, executing, and evaluating program and project management functions for Information Technology (IT) Application projects. In this role, you will perform project administration, agile management, and regulatory compliance functions, ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies and best practices. You will also evaluate, recommend, and implement standardized policies and procedures for application projects. Additionally, you will promote continuous improvement and process optimization across all application requests. 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
Essential Functions
- Under general direction, serves as the Applications Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) by organizing, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating program and project management functions for Information Technology (IT) Application projects.
- Organizes, plans, designs, and manages projects to improve program efficiencies, to automate business processes, and to validate/safeguard data, leveraging Agile methodologies to enhance adaptability and continuous improvement.
- Analyzes business processes, workflows, and application requirements to translate the Department’s business needs into design plans, leveraging Agile user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure clear communication and iterative development.
- Reviews and makes evaluations of complex applications systems performance.
- Serves as Agile Team Lead.
- 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 required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications or directly related fields.
- 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.
Specialized Skills
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing full-cycle IT application projects, including planning, execution, control, and evaluation within a structured project management framework.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing projects and leading initiatives to optimize business processes, ensure data integrity, and enhance organizational adaptability through the implementation of Agile principles and methodologies.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Azure DevOps (or similar tools) to develop manage project plans, sprint backlogs, team velocity, issue tracking, and cost analysis to support successful project delivery.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing cost benefit analysis and value stream mapping to support data-driven decision making, project prioritization, and continuous improvement within Agile application projects.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing full-cycle IT application projects, including planning, execution, control, and evaluation within a structured project management framework.
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing projects and leading initiatives to optimize business processes, ensure data integrity, and enhance organizational adaptability through the implementation of Agile principles and methodologies.
- Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Azure DevOps (or similar tools) to develop manage project plans, sprint backlogs, team velocity, issue tracking, and cost analysis to support successful project delivery.
- Three (3) years of professional experience performing cost benefit analysis and value stream mapping to support data-driven decision making, project prioritization, and continuous improvement within Agile application projects.
- Ability to analyze administrative or operational challenges and develop strategic solutions.
- Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and interpret new or revised IT policies, procedures, and performance standards to improve program outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Ability to provide leadership to lower-level application including guidance, training, and direction in the development, maintenance, and support of applications and systems.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
Conditions of Employment
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.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm CST
Work Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Agency Contact: Lois Green
Email: lois.d.green@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield