Project Manager/Senior Developer

Job Title: Project Manager/Senior Developer

Job Requisition ID: 48888

Closing Date: 08/13/2025

Salary: $7,787.00/Monthly

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as Project Manager/Senior Developer performing complex professional and advisory functions for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). 

In this role you will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and databases, ensuring efficient code, system performance, security, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet business requirements. 

In addition, you will perform complex professional advisory functions in the research, requirements analysis, design, testing, implementation, and documentation of complex information systems. 

This position applies, evaluates and interprets standardized policies and procedures as identified by the Department and EPMO management and keeps abreast of new developments in the Telecommunications field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
•    Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
•    10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
•    12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
•    3 paid personal business days per year
•    13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
•    12 weeks of paid parental leave
•    Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
•    Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
•    Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
•    Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as Project Manager/Senior Developer performing complex professional and advisory functions for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and databases, ensuring efficient code, system performance, security, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet business requirements.
• Performs complex professional advisory functions in the research, requirements analysis, design, testing, implementation, and documentation of complex information systems to fulfill requirements of DoIT and agency initiatives.
• Applies, evaluates, and interprets standardized policies and procedures as identified by the Department and EPMO management.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Telecommunications field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Three (3) years of professional experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining operational performance metrics in a program management office.
• Three (3) years of professional experience gathering and validating business requirements, facilitating process analysis, and documenting functional and technical specifications utilizing tools such as Azure Devops, Microsoft (MS) Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio software applications.
• Three (3) years of professional experience applying project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and resource management to ensure successful IT project execution.
• Three (3) years of professional experience managing or coordinating large complex technical projects and programs utilizing Agile Methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery.
• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising and directing a team of IT professionals including task delegation, performance monitoring, and mentoring.
• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts and project updates clearly to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.