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Agency Information Technology Services, Office of

Title Deputy Commissioner for Technology

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $137457 to $191427 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Erie

Street Address TBD

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 00000

Minimum Qualifications Eight (8) years of experience in developing, leading, and managing critical technology projects. Substitutions: • An associate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience, • A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience. • A master’s degree may substitute for five (5) years of experience. Preferred qualifications: • Five years of progressive experience in technology leadership.• Two or more years of senior leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams.• Excellent interpersonal skills: able to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and effect change to achieve common goals.• Analytical skills: outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with an understanding of statistical analytics and how data is used to enable informed decision making, identify opportunities for better business outcomes.• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as business concepts to technologists; able to sell ideas and process internally at all levels.• Proven record of effective leadership, including the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; building teams and consensus; getting things done through others not directly under their supervision; working ethically and with integrity.Please note: Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.Under the direction of the Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer (EDCIO), the Deputy Commissioner for Technology will assist the EDCIO in serving the needs of respective client agencies through collaboration with an agency Commissioners and their Deputies to ensure that IT activities align with their agendas and needs. Incumbents will participate in ITS strategic planning and governance programs to ensure alignment of IT services and investments with agency and statewide business needs, provide feedback and support on a portfolio of IT investments to both client agencies and within ITS, and provide recommendations to ITS Executive Leadership. In addition, incumbents will ensure allocations of IT resources within agencies are monitored appropriately, assist agencies in developing long and short-term goals for IT projects and resources, and collaborate across groups to maximize resources. To include but not limited to:* Assists ITS executive staff in the planning, development, delivery and operation of IT services and initiatives consistent with the New York State IT Strategic Plan.* Under the direction of the EDCIO, participates in Governance Board and provides recommendations to the Board's activities relative to IT investment decisions, budget planning and project portfolio management.* Reviews the framework for all new projects including budgets, staff resources, hardware and software needs.* Ensures that business needs of customers are considered throughout the project lifecycle.* Develops and implements communication plans which include customers, IT staff, enterprise executive staff, and other CIOs.* Takes the lead in operational escalation to ensure services delivered meet customer expectations.* Ensures client agencies IT needs are met within budget and technical requirements.* Collaborates with agency Commissioners and agency program directors to align IT investments, services and projects with agency business needs and priorities as well as ensuring that appropriate customer service levels are being maintained.* Participates in client agency IT strategic planning and setting priorities for significant agency technology projects.* Participates in the development and regular updating of a Statewide IT Strategic Plan and ensuring agency-level plans align with the enterprise New York State IT Strategic Plan.* Meets regularly with the agency Commissioners or other leaders to ensure communication regarding ITS initiatives which impact the agencies is proactive and informed.* In close consultation with ITS Executive Staff, relays and provides input in the development of strategies, goals and plans for enterprise technology initiatives required to support agency business needs.* Collaborates and coordinates with ITS Executive Staff regarding the standardization of data elements, database management, security needs, network operations and software development to provide enterprise-wide solutions, as appropriate, that meet agency business needs.* Assists the EDCIO in working with executives, program directors and IT staff to identify opportunities for sharing IT services across agencies.* Identify programmatic commonalities and synergies among agencies and develop common technology solutions to leverage opportunities for increased operational efficiency and more effective constituent service across agencies.* Collaborates with peers to evaluate technology standards and efficient delivery of technology services throughout ITS, consistent with industry best practices and enterprise technology standards.* Oversees all project deliverables, resolves issues as needed and advises executive staff in business units and ITS of issues/problems that may impact outcomes.

Additional Comments Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.Salary Commensurate with experienceTelecommuting will be discussed after a year.Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off* Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually* Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually* Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually* Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually * Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits* Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs* Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits* New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership* NYS Deferred Compensation* Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)* And many more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Gina Patrizio

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Swan St Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on Applying To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please indicate that you are applying for the Deputy Commissioner of Technology #172154 in the subject of your email.Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.