CHIEF PROJECT MANAGER - BUREAU OF PERSONNEL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Personnel (BOP) is seeking to hire a Senior Public Service Administrator to serve as the Personnel Projects Administrator for Statewide Initiatives. This position will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Statewide Projects Management staff engaged in activities that support the improvement of CMS BOP objectives and operations. The ideal candidate for this position will be a dynamic leader able to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. We invite all qualified candidates to apply!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Subject to management approval of the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Personnel (BOP), serves as the Personnel Projects Administrator – Statewide Initiatives.
• Functions independently within the general policy framework to ensure the organization, direction, and coordination of various statewide special projects that have major impact on statewide programs for CMS.
• Coordinates a comprehensive review of the Personnel Rules to determine areas of improvement, particularly where current rules may be restricting the efficient and effective operation of agency program operations.
• Serves as an official representative of the BOP Deputy Director in consulting with all concerned parties to determine optimal restructuring of organizational units and consolidations to accommodate current initiatives.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• 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 years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative human resources experience in a public or business organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers thorough knowledge of statewide Personnel agency programs, service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
• Prefers three (3) years’ professional experience overseeing a project from start to completion, managing schedules, and timelines.
• Prefers three (3) years’ professional experience optimizing processes or implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a professional environment. 
• Prefers three (3) years’ professional experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards. 
• Prefers three (3) years’ professional experience with managing, analyzing, and reporting on statistical data.
• Prefers advanced proficiency generating reports utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, SharePoint, or similar to collate and present information and reports.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens.  The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.  Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination. 

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time/hybrid)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn 12 paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service/annually); paid personal days (3 days annually)
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually