Project Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt. 3)

Job Requisition ID: 50424 
Posting Date: 09/30/2025

Closing Date: 10/14/2025
​Agency:  Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $8,281 monthly; Full range: $8,281-$12,223 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: None

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.

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Position Overview

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 Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), leading and managing large complex technical projects. In this role, you will serve as a resource in the development of project plans and project schedules by utilizing project management and business analysis. In addition, you will supervise projects and program management control functions for assigned IT projects. 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:

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction of the DoIT CIO for the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), serves as a Project Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting CMS and leading, communicating, and managing large complex technical projects.
• Performs project and program management control functions for assigned state agencies' IT projects.
• Provides State of Illinois contract and vendor management support on assigned projects to enforce adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, quality, and deliverables.
• Evaluates, implements, and maintains standardized policies and procedures in alignment with DoIT policies and procedures and the Enterprise Project Management Office.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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, telecommunications or directly related fields.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing large, complex, multi-stakeholder IT projects and programs, including developing projects, driving schedules, and delivering results in alignment with enterprise governance and strategic objectives.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience collaborating with or within a program management office (PMO) to develop, monitor, and report IT project performance metrics, including risk/issue logs, KPI’s, and executive-level reporting.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience utilizing enterprise project management and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira, Microsoft MS Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio to support project planning, tracking, reporting, and cross-agency collaboration.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines including portfolio and resource management, procurement and contract management, software life cycle methodologies, cost/time/risk/communications management, and IT governance) in the delivery of enterprise IT projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience managing large, complex, multi-stakeholder IT projects and programs, including developing projects, driving schedules, and delivering results in alignment with enterprise governance and strategic objectives.
• Three (3) years of professional experience collaborating with or within a program management office (PMO) to develop, monitor, and report IT project performance metrics, including risk/issue logs, KPI’s, and executive-level reporting.
• Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing enterprise project management and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira, Microsoft MS Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio to support project planning, tracking, reporting, and cross-agency collaboration.
• Three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines including portfolio and resource management, procurement and contract management, software life cycle methodologies, cost/time/risk/communications management, and IT governance) in the delivery of enterprise IT projects.
• Three (3) years of professional experience providing leadership and direction to IT professionals, including fostering collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, managing vendor resources, and ensuring accountability for deliverables.
• Ability to analyze complex project, operational, and procedural data, identify performance trends or anomalies, and apply sound judgement in developing solutions and recommending process improvements.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor complex technical information into clear, concise reports, presentations, and briefings for technical staff, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or demonstrated proficiency in PMP principles.

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 lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 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 (OEIG) for the Agencies 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: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Work Location: 300 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Bridges
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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.

Statement of Economic Interests: 

This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

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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