Manager Strategic Information Systems Projects

An incumbent in this class is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting and directing major information systems projects of strategic importance. The Manager of Strategic Information Systems Projects for DSCYF’s statewide FOCUS case management system is responsible for overall leadership while overseeing all aspects of the system’s development, planning, budgeting, and operations. This includes progressing the project’s vision, aligning it with organizational goals, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and funding requirements. It also includes managing the project lifecycle, including risk management, vendor relationships, and system upgrades, while ensuring that budgets and resources are optimized.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assists clients in conducting business-driven needs assessment by diagnosing business issues and recommending alternative solutions to facilitate access to public information through effective utilization and coordination of information technology.
• Plans and directs major strategic information systems projects typically lasting more than a year, involving multi-agency initiatives.
• Establishes long and short-term goals, sets schedules and prioritizes the work.
• Monitors and evaluates the unit’s resources and activities in order to meet goals and objectives.
• Develops and recommends project planning policies and procedures for statewide use.
• Participates in approving budget requests for information systems projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Manager Strategic Information Systems Projects
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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