Strategic Information Systems Manager

Manage, daily production support and operation of the First State Financials (FSF) Purchasing (PO) Module and the State’s procurement card (PCard) Program. Lead the effort to maximize the capability of the PO and PCard technology as a statewide information resource. Develop maintenance and upgrade plans, implementation schedules, and testing protocols with peers and manager.  Execute full regression testing for defects or new software to ensure successful migration to production. Lead and participate in year-end closeout planning, testing and implementation for assigned functional area.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. One year experience in overseeing the testing and implementation of the Requisition and Purchase Order module of an integrated financial system.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Six months experience executing maintenance testing of an integrated financial system which includes regression testing of requisition and purchasing modules. 
2. Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, or databases.

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.

• Organizes, staffs, budgets and directs a statewide strategic Management Resource Information System.
   
• Establishes long and short-term goals in order to meet strategic objectives of an integrated statewide automated information system.
   
• Monitors and evaluates system requirements in order to meet established goals and objectives.
   
• Develops, plans and implements major software enhancements and applications.
   
• Oversees the training and development of staff and agency personnel on the technical procedural use of system information.
   
• Develops project planning policies and procedures for statewide use.
   
• Implements special projects, responding to various requirements for information not otherwise provided by current system capabilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Strategic Information Systems Manager
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years experience in information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
2. Three years experience in designing, developing and maintaining information systems.
3. Six months experience in staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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