Director of Digital Transformation (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 3)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702-5170
Job Requisition ID: 42847
Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Started Salary Range: $11,667-$12,500/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
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 Director of Digital Transformation and policy-making official performing highly responsible and sensitive policy making functions for the agency regarding Digital Transformation and domain architecture. This role is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, reviewing, directing, and aligning both short-term and long-term transformation management initiatives, goals, and objectives needed to advance the overall digital transformation of the state, including but not limited to leadership transformation, experience transformation, information transformation, operations transformation, workforce transformation, and eco-system transformation. In this position you will research, appraise, and make recommendations to management toward the acquisition, development, and maintenance of process related practices, training, and engineering tools/products. In addition, you will conduct and lead planning sessions with DoIT Executives, Groups, teams, and agency customers to promote enterprise-wide adoption of Transformation and Planning models for DoIT/business process and practice As Director of Digital Transformation you will establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPI) for the agency to Governor’s Office, DoIT Executive Leaders, Group CIO’s, teams, and agency customers to ensure critical alignment with Governor’s Office Initiatives. 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
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.
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Innovation and Technology must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Essential Functions
- Under immediate supervision, serves as the Director of Digital Transformation for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), acting as the policy-making official and performing highly responsible and sensitive policy making functions for the agency regarding Digital Transformation, domain architecture, and planning.
- Manages, plans, coordinates, reviews, directs, and aligns both short-term and long-term transformation management initiatives, goals, and objectives needed to advance the overall digital transformation and domain architecture of the state, including but not limited to leadership transformation, experience transformation, information transformation, operations transformation, workforce transformation, and eco-system transformation.
- Serves as a full line supervisor.
- Researches, appraises, and makes recommendations to management toward the acquisition, development, domain architecture, and maintenance of process related practices, training, and engineering tools/products.
- Conducts and leads planning sessions with DoIT Executives, Groups, teams, and agency customers to promote enterprise-wide adoption of Transformation and Planning models for DoIT/business process and practice.
- Establishes, monitors, and reports key performance indicators (KPI) for the agency to Governor’s Office, DoIT Executive Leaders, Group CIO’s, teams, and agency customers to ensure critical alignment with Governor’s Office Initiatives.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by Continuing education through attending 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 four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications, or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising IT professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of professional experience leading digital transformation initiatives within a large governmental organization or similar enterprise including developing and implementing digital strategies to align with organizational goals and statewide initiatives.
- Five (5) years of professional experience in policy-making roles, specifically in reviewing, developing, and revising program policies, rules, and regulations in a government setting or large organization.
- Five (5) years of professional experience in directing complex projects including setting goals, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with transformative priorities and strategic plans.
- Five (5) years of professional experience managing and directing comprehensive digital transformation initiatives across multiple domains including leadership, experience, information, operations, workforce, and ecosystem transformation, within a large governmental organization or similar enterprise.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and expedite project implementation while ensuring adherence to policy and program objectives.
- Ability to implement strategic digital initiatives and drive change management across an organization.
- Extensive knowledge of digital transformation trends, technologies, and methodologies particularly in the context of public sector operations and services.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and align short-term and long-term transformation goals with broader governmental strategies, ensuring alignment with the Governor's office, elected officials, federal agencies, and other state entities to optimize IT service delivery, reduce operational costs, and enhance service quality.
- Ability to coordinate ongoing assessments of processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement objectives and action plans that drive efficiency and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present policy and transformation recommendations to senior leadership, stakeholders, and statewide agencies.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: 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 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 travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
- Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: M-F; 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170
Agency Contact: Jena Kershaw
Email: jena.kershaw@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Innovation and Technology’s discretion.
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.
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