Project Manager 2

#2635 - Project Manager 2

Develops detailed scope statements, and documents project requirements for complex projects by eliciting business goals, information needs, and relative priorities from end users, subject experts and others; balances resource alternatives and potential solutions; develops a project schedule including identifying and scheduling project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks using project scheduling software; documents and presents resource needs to agency management and coordinates project activities with those of program areas; may manage project budget using project cost estimating tools; designs and implements quality metrics to analyze project performance; develops project communication plan; compiles detailed project reports and communicates project status to stakeholders; directs or coordinates the activities of project staff; identifies risks and their potential impact on the project; manages contract relationships; makes decisions on changes in project schedule; performs tasks to advance the programmatic goals of the Project Management Office, such as analyzing the performance of projects in a project portfolio or inventory; conducts training on advanced project management topics, such as quality management, and risk analysis; plans and conducts project analysis sessions, such as project close-outs and Joint Application Design sessions; and may supervise lower-level staff.

Position Summary:

Item #: 07631
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Division: Retirement Services
Bureau: Executive Staff
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent
Salary Grade: 023
Salary Range: $90582 to $114585
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers
NY HELPS: Yes
Travel Percentage: 0%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Shift: Day
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: No
Telecommuting Allowed: Yes

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• College / University Transcripts (if applicable)

Reference Item #07631-DJH on your cover letter for proper routing. Please ensure the item number is included in each document's file name.

Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under NY HELPS Program:

For appointment to Project Manager 2 you must have:

• An associate's degree AND five (5) years of qualifying experience* OR
• A bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of qualifying experience*; OR
• A master's degree AND two (2) years of qualifying experience*; OR
• A J.D. AND one (1) year of qualifying experience*; OR
• A Ph.D.

*Qualifying experience for Project Manager 2 must include:

• Planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance work intake, portfolio management, capacity demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing; and the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

For 52.6 transfer to Project Manager 2, SG-23, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office " GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:

You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Project Manager 1 (full journey level, SG-18).

NCP Notes:

If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in Organizational Change Management Project Management.
• Experience in supervising staff or work activities.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, understand and interpret often complex written materials, and design and present curricula to diverse audiences.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as effectively, in a team environment.
• Experience working successfully on projects in a deadline driven environment where accuracy and attention to detail is required.

Contact Information:

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Division Contact:

Caitlyn Zautner
ERS_Personnel@osc.ny.gov

Human Resources Contact:

David Heaphy
(518) 474-1924
Recruit@osc.ny.gov

Telecommuting:

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.