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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/29/26

Applications Due07/09/26

Vacancy ID218788

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NY HELPYes

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Manager 2

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of Project Management, within the Division of Budget (DOB) Dedicated team, the Project Manager 2 (PM2), SG-23, will perform a wide range of professional project management activities and oversee Project Manager 1 staff to ensure they are adhering to the tenants of good project management. The PM2 will independently coordinate projects at the direction of the Project Management Director. This role entails understanding, identifying, and applying project management tools and techniques appropriate to each project phase and across the nine knowledge areas.

Specific duties shall include but not be limited to:

• Lead and Manage Projects Through All Phases:
• Lead demand intake/initiation, planning, execution, and closeout activities supporting various initiatives.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, stakeholder engagement, and project startup activities. Ensure project timelines are constructed and updated as projects evolve.
• Manage technology project activities from concept through completion.
• Oversee project closeout and delivery activities.
• Develop Comprehensive Project Plans and Documentation:
• Develop project schedules (including deliverables, milestones, and accountable individuals), scope statements, communication plans, project plans, decision logs, and resource assignments in coordination with the Project Management Director.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project or MS Planner.
• Monitor, Control, and Risk Management:
• Track project status, risks, issues, dependencies, action items, and project performance metrics.
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation activities.
• Balance competing demands and mitigate risks to ensure the delivery of an acceptable product.
• Ensure projects follow ITS Enterprise guidelines and meet all deadlines.
• Oversee Budget and Resources:
• Manage project estimates, budgets, procurement activities, and PS/NPS costs.
• Ensure project delivery is within budget, scope, time, and quality standards.
• Leading Project Teams:
• Coordinate with agency leadership, business users, technical teams, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Plan for and lead meetings with appropriate project participants, project sponsors, and other individuals, both internal and external.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and project reviews.
• Be the expert in burndown reports, meeting recaps, executive updates, and project documentation. Train subordinate staff how to also extract and appropriately utilize these reports.
• Oversee subordinate staff and provide oversight and refinement of their work. Provide supportive and clear coaching.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: A bachelors degree and three years of professional experience* in project management which must include planning and at least three other management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and closing.

This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

• An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as Project Manager 2, SG-23, (previously known as Project Manager 1, SG-23) OR in a position at the SG-21 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.

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting, up to 25% travel, and/or lifting up to 50 lbs.

If eligible, 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.

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 PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingTo 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.

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