Project Manager 2

Project Manager 2

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is seeking a Project Manager 2 to manage cross-divisional projects within the agency. Under the direction of a Project Manager 3, the incumbent will manage projects through the full project lifecycle and will be responsible for created and maintaining project documentation. The Project Manager 2 will also develop detailed scope statements, develop project schedules, and coordinate project activities. This will be a collaborative role, working directly with other project and portfolio managers, as well as divisions across the organization.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards through the entire project life cycle.
• Perform risk management throughout the project lifecycle and escalate as appropriate.
• Manage communications to ensure all project stakeholders are informed on project needs, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Manage multiple agency-wide projects or components of projects.
• Manage divisional portfolios.
• Develop project charters in collaboration with project stakeholders. This includes identifying and clarifying the business need, define project goals, identify what is in and out of scope, critical success factors, project constraints, and deliverables.
• Coordinate, facilitate and/or participate in meetings.
• Develop and maintain workplans, timelines, communications plan, and project governance.
• Manage change management activities.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute project status reports. This may also include reporting out on project status to stakeholders.
• Manage and track tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain project resource libraries.
• Plan and assist in transitioning project to operations.
• Assist in developing project management tools for the EMPO.
• Supervision and training of Project Manager 1's.
• Provide mentoring and guidance on project management to outside divisions as needed.
• Attend appropriate courses, conferences, forums, and webinars to advance knowledge and understanding in project management tools and techniques and learn about best practices.

*Telecommuting to be discussed at interview.

Promotion: One year of service as a Project Manager 1 and reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.

Open Competitive: A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the 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.

Substitutions: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience. Current certification from the from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) may substitute for two years of experience or a Project Management Professional (PMP) may substitute for three years of experience.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website:

55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrates experience in developing and utilizing project management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrates experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously to completion.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.

Additional Comments:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.

Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to obtain information and RA forms.

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance.

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave:

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage:

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave:

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

Retirement Program:

Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training:

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit