Project Manager 2

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is recognized as a national leader in civil rights, investor protection, labor rights, personal privacy, public safety, and criminal law enforcement. The OAG is responsible for defending the State in litigation, engages in affirmative civil and criminal investigations and litigation, and serves as the chief guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its businesses, and its natural resources. The Information Technology Bureau has the unique responsibility of supporting the OAG as the People's Lawyer in its many and varied initiatives, multiple locations, and numerous platforms. If you are looking to bring your technological experience and skill set to an organization which serves the interests of the citizens of New York State in a multitude of ways every day, we encourage you to apply to join the IT team here at the OAG where you will get to work on innovative solutions.The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Project Manger 2, SG23, to provide effective management of large IT projects. This position will be a member of the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Project Management team within the Performance and Portfolio Management Unit of the Information Technology (IT) Bureau. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating activities between the IT Bureau, business users, and vendors, and delivering key project artifacts, including project scope and timelines, ensuring resource alignment and oversight over all phases of project deliverables. Duties:
• Oversee General Project Management, Change Management, Status Reporting, and Financial Accountability.
• Coordinate activities between the IT Bureau, business users and vendors and delivering several key project artifacts.
• Monitor all project activities and ensure delivery of timely and within budget quality products.
• Responsibility for successful delivery of products.
• Communicate and interact with mid and senior level staff.
• Follow Project Management guidelines as determined by the agency.
• Collaborate with other Project Management Office members and key IT staff to refine and implement Project Management tools and processes
• Define purpose, scope, and objects for projects.
• Establish critical milestones and draft project management plans and schedules.
• Gather, document, and monitor project requirements.
• Monitor progress of projects and include in status reporting.
• Document and manage risks and issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Prepare budget for projects and track expenditures.
• Conduct effective meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Current NYS Employees: One year of permanent competitive or non-competitive service as a Project Manager 1, or in a title designated appropriate for Section 52.6