CHIEF OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Chicago, IL
- 1 day ago
- $11,000–$13,000 Per Month
- Full-time
Highlights
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Chief of Product Management. Partners with the Chief Operating Officer and assigned DoIT Chief Information Officer to shape and execute the product vision and strategy.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $11,000–$13,000 Per Month |
Description
Position Summary
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Chief of Product Management. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
Serves as Chief of Product Management for the Department of Children and Family Services
Partners with the Chief Operating Officer and assigned DoIT Chief Information Officer to shape and execute the product vision and strategy
Serves as full line supervisor
Develops performance metrics and process improvement
Reviews and tracks industry insights and representation
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business, public administration, or directly related fields
Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
3 years of professional experience coordinating with Application Systems and information management
3 years of professional experience with agile frameworks like Scaled Agile, Scrum or Kanban
3 years of professional experience contributing to and participating in the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and iteration
3 years of experience aligning product initiatives with company strategy and delivering measurable business outcomes
3 years of experience managing or working with social services and constituent needs
3 years of professional experience managing and performing data analytics, demonstrating the ability to interpret complex datasets, extract actionable insights, and inform strategic decisions
3 years of professional experience managing or conducting quality enhancement efforts utilizing user-centered design principles to improve product usability and customer satisfaction
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Flexible Schedule, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K, Parental Paid Leave, Retirement / Pension Plans, Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, Work From Home, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy
Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov (for questions only)
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.