Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of State agencies through a variety of services including information technology project delivery, maintenance, and support. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB supporting the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA).
We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about customer service and being a leader. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning you can effectively make oral and written reports, presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation. We would love someone who is a motivator and leader. You must be organized, have good time management skills, and know the importance of a timeline. We want someone who is reliable, honest and who keeps their commitments to colleagues and customers. You need to embrace diversity and learn to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. Strong communications skills are a must.
We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. We would love someone who is motivated and has great technical solution skills. We need someone who is reliable and honest and who keeps their word and commitments to their colleagues and customers. The desirable candidate is someone who comes to work to work and holds themselves accountable, embraces diversity and can communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. If you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record, who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced environment, we are really interested in hearing from you.
About The Position:
This position functions as the Information Technology first-line Manager in the Agency Services LEO, AG, GOV, UIA and MDOT area. This area is primarily responsible for supporting the Department of Technology, Management and Budget Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Michigan Integrated Data Automated System (MiDAS) as well as the Michigan Unemployment Insurance (MiUI) UIA Modernization Project. These systems are essential for supporting Michigan citizens and employers with the needed functionality to meet their Unemployment Insurance needs. The Information Technology manager will supervise staff providing operational support, production support, business analysis, quality assurance, and testing support and perform the Scrum master role. This position will manage and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, conduct sprint planning, daily standup, sprint retrospective, directing the work for information technology specialists/analysts and contractors, selection and training of staff, support and practice Agile methodology.
View the position description here: ITM 14
If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced environment, we are really interested in hearing from you.
The state of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, excellent vacation and sick time policies and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the state of Michigan employee family if you are interested. Please consider sending in your application today.
Signing Bonus:
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3,500. Up to $1,750 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.
Additional Requirements And Information
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.
Position Location:
This position is located in Detroit, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
Experience
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.
Alternate Education And Experience
Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology
Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.
Additional Requirements And Information
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyManager.pdf
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
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