Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.
Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Technology, the Manager of Information Technology Services 2, will be responsible for the oversight and management of HESC products, strategy and sales, technical roadmap, application modernization and security. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting HESC network/system, software, and data architecture. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage/Oversee and provide technical and strategic leadership and guidance to HESC dedicated team,
- Collaborate with and provide oversight and support for HESC dedicated teams including PM's BA's, Security and Client Compute
- Develop proposals with technical solutions that meet business needs. Develop products and manage product ownership.
- Oversee all new work intake process, procurements, and sales and strategy team.
- Collaborate with Technical/Enterprise Architects to stay current on the latest technologies and best practices to support HESC's network, software, and data needs.
- Oversee governance review process to prioritize operational work, new opportunities, and staff assignments
- Create standard architecture and data documentation for supported hardware/software/network and data needs
- Schedule, coordinate and facilitate team meetings to organize work and track progress.
- Enforce infrastructure and programming standards and adapt efficient processes where possible
- Monitor and track peer code reviews for application developers
- Supervise, mentor and guide staff, including the assignment and prioritization of work, approval of leave requests, completion of probation reports and the completion of performance evaluations.
- Oversee and recommend process improvement to modernize quality assurance testing, reporting, interfaces, and data exchanges systems
- Ensure use of best practices, patterns, and standards for development of new and existing systems.
- Participate and contribute to all strategic planning, governance, and roadmap planning discussions with agency and ITS.
- Maintain application documentation/artifacts, KB's, and other application artifacts.
- Actively adapt to changing technology needs and frameworks to best serve the technical and business needs of HESC.
- Perform a full range of supervisory duties for state and contract staff.
Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as a Manager Information Technology Services 2, SG29/M3, OR in a position at the SG27/M2 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades or one M-grade.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.
Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name ITS Human Resources
Telephone 518-473-0398
Fax 518-402-4924
Email Address
[email protected] AddressStreet Empire State Plaza
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220
Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.
