Manager Strategic Information Systems Projects

Introduction

DelDOT Technology and Innovation Division supports the overall delivery of transportation services through a collaborative approach with other DelDOT divisions. The DelDOT Technology and Innovation team strives to maintain and deliver transportation systems and services with leading edge innovative tools and concepts that bring focus to citizen / customer service.

An incumbent in this class plans, organizes, staffs, budgets, and directs major strategic information systems projects, with emphasis on the agency's web presence, digital accessibility, and emerging technology. Duties include hands‑on static website development, management of web developers and other technical resources, ensuring WCAG/Section 508 accessibility compliance across public‑facing digital properties, and strategic oversight of artificial intelligence tools and implementations within IT project portfolios.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Experience with dynamic web development technologies which includes server‑side scripting, back‑end languages, database integration, API and web services, and content management systems (CMS).

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assists clients in conducting business‑driven needs assessment by diagnosing business issues and recommending alternative solutions to facilitate access to public information through effective utilization and coordination of information technology.
• Plans and directs major strategic information systems projects typically lasting more than a year, involving multi‑agency initiatives.
• Establishes long and short‑term goals, sets schedules and prioritizes the work.
• Monitors and evaluates the unit's resources and activities in order to meet goals and objectives.
• Develops and recommends project planning policies and procedures for statewide use.
• Participates in approving budget requests for information systems projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Manager Strategic Information Systems Projects

• Three years experience in designing, developing and maintaining information systems.
• Three years experience in information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
• Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Pre‑employment Drug Testing:
Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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