IT STATEWIDE SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER 1 (OTS/DCO)

State of Louisiana

$70K — $126K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum seven years of experience in IT, program management, project management, or business analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus five years of experience, or equivalent experience can substitute education.
  • Strong understanding of data center operations and technology initiatives.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards, particularly IRS and LLA audits.
  • Ability to manage teams and facilitate cross-departmental communication.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and facilitate Data Center Operations Server projects.
  • Lead and manage audits related to security compliance and operational standards.
  • Maintain and update documentation for inventory and disaster recovery plans.
  • Drive professional development and training within the team.
  • Review and approve Change Management schedules and systems communications.
  • Perform assorted duties as assigned by the Director.

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunity through internal promotion.
  • Engagement with state-level technology initiatives impacting public services.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across state departments.
  • Commitment to professional development in emerging technologies.
Full Job Description
Salary : $5,845.00 - $10,521.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: OTS 072726D ERG
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Data Center Operations section. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-317. Req. 223300

As an IT Statewide Senior Program Manager, you will lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives that support the security, reliability, and modernization of statewide data center operations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, guide critical projects and audits, strengthen documentation and disaster recovery practices, and help drive effective change management and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape the future of enterprise technology while partnering with technical teams and leadership to deliver innovative, secure, and resilient services.
The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:
  • Overseeing the state's capital construction program
  • Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
  • Development of the state budget
  • Providing technology services
  • Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
  • Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in information technology, program management, project management, or business analysis; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR

A master's degree plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
  • Coordinates and facilitates Datacenter Operations Server projects. This includes but is not limited to working with various teams within DCO to establish strategies and priorities for the research, development and completion of server projects and technological advancement. The position will also provide status updates to the Director and project technical teams to keep these projects on task while creating and attending meetings pertaining to these projects and potential projects for future growth, development and modernization of the DCO Server Team's lines of service.
  • Directs, leads and facilitates IRS, LLA, and other critical audits for DCO Server Team. This includes receiving and organizing findings from OTS Information Security Compliance while distributing and assigning tasks to correct and comply with security standards. Lastly, it is expected that the position will attend meetings with Auditors to discuss findings and vulnerabilities to keep our servers and services compliant and secure.
  • Take the lead role in documentation standards for DCO Server Team. This includes keeping current documentation up to date for inventory, Catalogue of Services, Disaster Recovery Planning, and procedures. This will require meeting with the Director and team members and assigning tasks to update and maintain this documentation to a high standard.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to professional development through training and learning modules so that expertise and organizational effectiveness can be grown and maintained. This will contribute to increased knowledge and education of the technologies and concepts needed to lead and manage complex projects within the DCO Server Team.
  • Review, assist and consult with teams within OTS Datacenter Operations to schedule and approve Change Management maintenance and downtime for upgrades and improvements to systems. This also includes helping to maintain and recommend changes to our Change Management system and portal so that notifications, alerts and communication is effectively translated to the agencies for these windows.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Director. These may be unexpected projects and tasks

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Office of Technology Services employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

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Are you a current permanent Office of Technology Services employee?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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