Public Service Administrator-IT-Project Manager

Job Requisition :54036
Opening Date:03/05/2026
Closing Date:03/19/2026
Agency:Illinois Office of Comptroller
Class

Title:

P S A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 88140
Salary:$65,000.00 - $90,000.00/year
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:1
Merit Comp Code:IOC

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The Illinois Office of the Comptroller is seeking applicants for the position of IT-Project Manager (Public Service Administrator).

The Comptroller is the chief fiscal control officer for the Illinois government, charged by the Constitution with maintaining the state’s central fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out of the appropriate funds. The office processes more than 16 million transactions annually and serves as a “fiscal watchdog” to ensure that all state payments meet the requirements of the law. The Comptroller’s office provides meaningful and timely fiscal information to help state policymakers adopt effective policies.

The office continually seeks new ways to improve how it serves the public. The Comptroller has updated and streamlined the Comptroller’s website and has led the process of updating the state’s payroll and accounting systems. Comptroller Mendoza is committed to running the Office of Comptroller as a financial watchdog for the interest of Illinois citizens and to installing the most modern and transparent systems to make the state’s financial information available to all.

Under general supervision, the Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and successful documentation and completion of one or more projects at any given time. This includes managing the entire project lifecycle, leading the project team, and communicating with all stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

Additionally, the Public Service Administrator is responsible for ensuring adherence to departmental and agency policies, and may perform assignments that are highly sensitive or confidential in nature.

• Project planning & execution:
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Develop full-scale project plans and manage the project timeline and resource allocation.
• Team leadership & management:
  • Lead and motivate the project management team to meet project objectives.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Stakeholder communication:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
  • Communicate project expectations, progress, and status reports effectively to team members and stakeholders.
• Risk and quality management:
  • Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Documentation & closing:
  • Ensure all project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately.
  • Update or create policy and procedure and/or training documents.
  • Finalize and close out projects, including post-project evaluations.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties.