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Agency Information Technology Services, Office of
Title Project Director Ref# 9183
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $118425 to $145039 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address ESP Corning Tower, Flr 21
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12210
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Technology or designee, the Strategic Sourcing Director will lead the development and execution of IT strategic sourcing strategies for the ITS dedicated team. The Sourcing Director will be responsible for understanding the IT supplier landscape, with a focus on Health IT and DOH-specific needs. This role involves market analysis, supplier evaluation, RFP management, contract negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration to align IT procurement with organizational objectives. The Director will also focus on risk management, performance monitoring, and the implementation of innovative sourcing solutions, requiring a strong understanding of the IT supply market, government procurement, and team leadership.Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:- Develop and maintain detailed understanding of supplier landscape and existing state procurement vehicles, including ITS Enterprise agreements.- Document and execute sourcing strategies aligned with DOH and the ITS dedicated team's business objectives.- Lead the process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers for the DOH dedicated team.- Represent Dedicated team and the needs of DOH during the development of ITS Enterprise contracts and service offerings.- Work with ITS Vendor Services Management, finance, legal, and appropriate DOH stakeholders to transition IT-related contracts to ITS, as appropriate.- Identify and assess potential risks within the supply chain, and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure continuity of supply.- Manage the ongoing performance of suppliers and ensure contract deliverables are met with a high degree of quality.- Develop and oversee project plans for procurement and sourcing activities, as needed.- Participate in executive-level meetings both internally to ITS and with DOH stakeholders.- Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, as applicable.Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Develop and maintain detailed understanding of supplier landscape and existing state procurement vehicles, including ITS Enterprise agreementsDocument and execute sourcing strategies aligned with DOH and the ITS dedicated team's business objectivesLead the process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers for the DOH dedicated teamRepresent Dedicated team and the needs of DOH during the development of ITS Enterprise contracts and service offeringsWork with ITS Vendor Services Management, finance, legal, and appropriate DOH stakeholders to transition IT-related contracts to ITS, as appropriateIdentify and assess potential risks within the supply chain, and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure continuity of supplyManage the ongoing performance of suppliers and ensure contract deliverables are met with a high degree of qualityDevelop and oversee project plans for procurement and sourcing activities, as neededParticipate in executive-level meetings both internally to ITS and with DOH stakeholdersPerform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, as applicable
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:A minimum of eight years progressive experience in Information Technology (IT) development, delivery, or management, including two years of supervisory experience or one year of managerial experience. 3-5 years of experience should be in a role that focused on IT procurement, sourcing, or vendor management. The following degrees may substitute for the general experience as indicated:- Associate's degree and seven years of experience- Associate's degree including 15 semester credit hours in computer science and six years of experience- Bachelor's degree and six years of experience- Bachelor's degree including 15 semester credit hours in computer science and five years of experience- Master's degree in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional year of experience- Doctorate in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional year of experience
Additional Comments The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- And many more.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Kayla Boomhower
Telephone 518-474-0025
Fax 518-402-4924
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Street Empire State Plaza, Swan Street Building, Core 4
PO Box 2062
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220
Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Project Director Ref# 9183 and include the Vacancy ID in the subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and describe relevant experience for this position.
