IT STATEWIDE SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER 3 (AppDM 50685178)
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Description:
Salary : $6,692.00 - $12,047.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OTS 031325B ERG
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/18/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-319. Req. 206800
This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of experience in information technology, program management, project management, or business analysis; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
A master's degree plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Serves as a program administrator for multiple, mission critical statewide information technology projects, products and/or portfolios.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Program Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a higher-level IT Statewide Director or Administrator. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide direct or functional supervision over lower-level IT Statewide personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from IT Statewide Senior Program Manager 2 by the presence of responsibility for administering multiple, mission critical statewide information technology projects, products and/or portfolios.
Differs from IT Statewide Managers by the absence of managerial authority for a defined organizational unit of the Office of Technology Services with responsibility for a statewide technology service or technology platform.
Examples of Work
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.
This position serves as the Deputy Administrator for the Applications Section within the Application and Data Management (AppDM) division, responsible for overseeing multiple, mission-critical statewide information technology projects, products, and portfolios.
Acts as the Primary Contact in the Absence of the Administrator: Assumes full operational and administrative responsibilities for the Applications Section, ensuring continuity and support for all Executive Branch Agencies.
Leads and Supervises Application Management Teams: Provides functional leadership over project teams, adapting team structures as necessary to meet the specific needs of various projects. Implements strategies to enhance team performance and project outcomes
Resource Management and Development: Oversees the development and optimization of resources within the Applications Section. Fosters the professional growth of IT developers and analysts by implementing tailored training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development strategies to enhance their skills and capabilities within the Applications Section.
Program Administration: Oversees project leaders to ensure the successful delivery of executive-level initiatives and projects, aligning team efforts with strategic objectives and maintaining high standards of project governance and accountability.
Strategic Engagement: Regularly meets with management and executive leadership across the Executive Branch to ensure project alignment with departmental goals, facilitate coordination, and report on project progress and outcomes.
Portfolio Management: Manages the official Application Portfolio for Executive Branch agencies. Oversees the integration of application data with other datasets to maintain a centralized, unified repository for analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
Team and Project Coordination: Coordinates resources across various OTS sections to optimize project support, while maintaining open and effective communication channels with executive customers to ensure alignment with their strategic priorities and satisfaction with service delivery.
Special Assignments: Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OTS 031325B ERG
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/18/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-319. Req. 206800
This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of experience in information technology, program management, project management, or business analysis; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis; OR
A master's degree plus four years of experience in information technology, program management, project management or business analysis.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Serves as a program administrator for multiple, mission critical statewide information technology projects, products and/or portfolios.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Program Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a higher-level IT Statewide Director or Administrator. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide direct or functional supervision over lower-level IT Statewide personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from IT Statewide Senior Program Manager 2 by the presence of responsibility for administering multiple, mission critical statewide information technology projects, products and/or portfolios.
Differs from IT Statewide Managers by the absence of managerial authority for a defined organizational unit of the Office of Technology Services with responsibility for a statewide technology service or technology platform.
Examples of Work
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.
This position serves as the Deputy Administrator for the Applications Section within the Application and Data Management (AppDM) division, responsible for overseeing multiple, mission-critical statewide information technology projects, products, and portfolios.
Acts as the Primary Contact in the Absence of the Administrator: Assumes full operational and administrative responsibilities for the Applications Section, ensuring continuity and support for all Executive Branch Agencies.
Leads and Supervises Application Management Teams: Provides functional leadership over project teams, adapting team structures as necessary to meet the specific needs of various projects. Implements strategies to enhance team performance and project outcomes
Resource Management and Development: Oversees the development and optimization of resources within the Applications Section. Fosters the professional growth of IT developers and analysts by implementing tailored training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development strategies to enhance their skills and capabilities within the Applications Section.
Program Administration: Oversees project leaders to ensure the successful delivery of executive-level initiatives and projects, aligning team efforts with strategic objectives and maintaining high standards of project governance and accountability.
Strategic Engagement: Regularly meets with management and executive leadership across the Executive Branch to ensure project alignment with departmental goals, facilitate coordination, and report on project progress and outcomes.
Portfolio Management: Manages the official Application Portfolio for Executive Branch agencies. Oversees the integration of application data with other datasets to maintain a centralized, unified repository for analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
Team and Project Coordination: Coordinates resources across various OTS sections to optimize project support, while maintaining open and effective communication channels with executive customers to ensure alignment with their strategic priorities and satisfaction with service delivery.
Special Assignments: Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others