IT Project Management

This is an entry-level professional position accountable for determining business needs and translating into functional specifications. Defines systems scope, objectives, and functions based on user input and understanding of business processes. Provides the basis for the design or modification of information systems through business analysis. Documents requirements and writes technical documents. Typically work assigned is of moderate complexity and/or impact/risk projects/systems.

This is a senior-level professional position accountable for determining business needs and translating into functional specifications. Defines systems scope, objectives, and functionality based on user input and understanding of business processes. Provides the basis for the design or modification of information systems through business analysis and documents requirements. Typically assigned work on more complex, larger, and higher impact/risk projects/systems. Will typically design/devise more optimal systems and processes based on broader experience.

This is the first level of project management. Typically has a project portfolio up to $5 million. Responsible for project planning, overseeing activities of a project team, and identifying appropriate resources needed. Develops project plans, timelines, and accountabilities. Must be familiar with project scope and objectives as well as role of each team member. Accountable for developing project deliverables and measuring project outcomes. Frequent interaction with both business owners and managers in other IT functions.

This is a senior-level project manager accountable for managing the most complex projects at an agency level or statewide enterprise level. Typically, has a project portfolio in the range of $5 to $15 million. Responsible for project planning, overseeing activities of the project team, and identifying appropriate resources needed. Develops project plans, timelines, and accountabilities. Must be familiar with project scope and objectives as well as role of each team member. Accountable for developing project deliverables and measuring project outcomes. Frequent interaction with both business owners and managers in other IT functions. Often manages lower-level project managers. May assist Chief Information Officer (CIO) or other directors or managers with strategic planning and direction.  

This is a managerial level position accountable for managing projects which are highly complex in nature and have a statewide enterprise impact. Due to the nature of these projects, this level of work is likely to be found in the central information technology (IT) office or the largest and most complex agencies. The projects managed at this level are the largest in terms of size, scope, complexity, and impact on the State. Typically, has a project portfolio in excess of $15 million. Projects are typically multi-year and multi-faceted. Responsible for project planning, overseeing activities of the project team and identifying appropriate resources needed. Develops project plans, timelines, and accountabilities. Must be familiar with project scope and objectives as well as role of each team member and/or sub project managers. Accountable for developing project deliverables and measuring project outcomes. Frequent interaction with both business owners and managers in other IT functions. Often manages lower- level project managers. Responsible for assisting the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with strategic planning and direction.