Senior Project Leader position is EXEMPT from Merit System

Summary Statement

Department of Technology and Information Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Senior Project Leader will provide leadership in the upgrade, development, implementation and post‑implementation support of ERP software. Principal responsibilities include the supervision and mentoring of a team of developers for a SaaS time and attendance system; providing leadership in the planning, requirements, design, construction, system integration and documentation; and management of Quality Assurance policies and procedures of multiple, complex ERP systems.

Responsible for mapping functional and technical requirements to ERP delivered functionality for the purpose of maintaining a minimum amount of software customization. Candidate will participate in multiple reengineering initiatives to ensure best business practices are being met. Must have a working knowledge of project methodologies and the ability to construct and monitor ERP project plans.

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills and be able to work as a supervisor as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Possess a minimum of two years’ recent experience implementing, supporting, or administering enterprise applications such as Time & Attendance, Payroll, Human Resources, Financial, or other ERP solutions.
• Possess a minimum of two years’ recent experience leading enterprise technology projects involving software implementation, upgrades, vendor‑managed solutions, or major system enhancements.
• Possess a minimum of two years’ experience establishing, implementing, or overseeing technical Quality Assurance standards, testing methodologies, and system development policies and procedures.

• Possess experience supporting enterprise SaaS Time & Attendance, Payroll, HR, Financial, or other ERP applications.
• Possess experience participating in SaaS implementation or cloud migration projects.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• Possess a minimum of two years’ experience supervising technical staff or serving as the technical lead responsible for assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of others.
• Possess a minimum of two years’ experience coordinating work among technical staff, business stakeholders, vendors, and executive leadership.
• Possess experience analyzing technical and business issues, evaluating risks, and recommending solutions.
• Possess experience preparing executive‑level communications, project status reports, and technical documentation.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint‑based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a condition of hire.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal E‑Verify system.

DTI 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.

Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care), Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.

21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually.

State funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities.

Employee Assistance Program:
Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.

Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.