Strategic Information Systems Project Leader

The incumbent is a Strategic Information Systems Project Leader for the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Infrastructure Engineering unit. Responsibilities include managing engineering team development, migration, and modernization efforts, both on-prem and in the DHSS cloud tenants. The project leader will manage end-to-end migration lifecycles including documenting activities and ensuring industry and DHSS standards and best practices are followed. The project leader will work with DHSS vendors, contractors, and business teams throughout charter and business case processes, maintain budget compliance and reporting activities, and will identify and document project risks., 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.

• Manages and participates in the development of documentation to include project requirements analysis, information needs analysis, alternate design approaches, cost/benefit analysis, cost and time estimates, programming and testing a major project of strategic importance.
• Plans, schedules, prioritizes tasks, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned personnel.
• Prepares project budget; writes requests for proposals for the services of contractors, participates in the selection process and administers ensuing contracts.
• Conducts review meetings with users, monitors the project progress and budget, which may include the requisition process(es), and writes monthly progress reports.
• Responsible for the documentation of data system logic flow, programming, computer operations and user manuals.
• Reviews current technology on software and hardware, evaluates new products and makes recommendations for purchases.
• Submit a business case to DTI for approval of any agency information technology (IT) initiative before work begins (this includes work to prepare and publish an RFP).
• May support a 24x7 operational environment, which may require extended hours, including engagement outside normal working hours.
• May lead and/or support IT audit, IT security, and/or IT compliance activities.
• Performs related work as required.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years’ experience in information systems design, configuration and implementation.
2. Two years’ experience in information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
3. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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.

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.

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.