State Program Manager #260611-4799MP-001

Introduction Are you an experienced professional? Check out this opportunity with the State of Connecticut! Position Highlight This is a full‑time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday‑Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm. This position is Hybrid and will report to the Fiscal Administrative Manager I of the Payroll Unit. This role sits within the Fiscal Services Division and serves as a key bridge between operational units, payroll, and technical staff to ensure that time and attendance data is accurate, compliant with labor agreements, and properly integrated with the state’s payroll system, Core‑CT. Key Responsibilities Support the administration and continuous improvement of its Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Workforce Management timekeeping and scheduling environment used by sworn staff. Oversee system configuration, lead enhancements and improvements to Kronos processes, and ensure reliable reporting and data reconciliations. Coordinate and manage program activities, formulate goals, and develop policies related to workforce management. Duties Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division. Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities. Formulates goals and objectives. Develops or assists in development of related policy. Interprets and administers pertinent laws. Provides input or evaluates staff. Prepares or assists in preparation of budget. Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities. Serves on committees and/or task forces as required. Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission. Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge and ability to apply management principles and practices. Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Project management. Principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management. Interpersonal skills. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions. Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Nine (9) years of professional experience. Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment. Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Workforce Management (WFM) and TeleStaff administering timekeeping and scheduling functions in an organization, including configuration of pay rules, schedules, and workforce policies. Experience providing support for time and attendance systems in a government agency or shift‑based environment, including rotating shifts and overtime rules. Experience working with payroll integrations between timekeeping systems and enterprise payroll platforms, including data reconciliation, validations, and resolution of interface or reporting issues. Experience supporting 24/7, 365 agencies or organizations with varying master shift schedules with bargaining units or labor agreements, including interpretation and operational application of contractual pay rules within timekeeping systems. Experience leading or coordinating systems implementations, upgrades, enhancements and training for workforce management or payroll systems, including coordination with Information Technology (IT), Payroll, Human Resources (HR) and operational units. Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an aged program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division. Supervision Received Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade. Supervision Exercised Directs staff as assigned. Benefits Medical and dental insurance plans. Sick, vacation and personal leave accruals. State holidays. Tuition reimbursement. Health/life balance and other employee programs. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut