DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
Program Management Spec III
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Position Title: Program Management Specialist III (STS Vendor Manager) Class/Group: 1672/B27 Military Occupation Specialty Code: N/A Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt Number of Vacancies: 1 Division/Section: Chief Operations Office/Shared Technology Services (STS) Vendor Management Salary Range: $8500.00 - $10,062.50 / monthly Duration: Regular Hours Worked Weekly: 40 Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for flexible work hours and/or a hybrid work schedule if certain program guidelines are met; working arrangements may change at any time at the sole discretion of the agency. Travel: Occasional Work Location: North / Austin, Texas 78758 Web site: https://dir.texas.gov/ Refer Inquiries to: People and Culture Office Telephone: (512) 463-5920 or (512) 475-4957 How To Apply: Select Apply Online to apply for the job athttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply. Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps. Once ready, select Submit on the Review and Submit page. If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid. Special Instructions: Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application. Interview Place/Time: Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee. Selective Service Registration: Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment. H-1B Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation. What We Do We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans. Position Summary We leverage the buying power of the state of Texas by combining our customers IT demand into managed service contracts which are shared jointly by customers. Sharing technology services allows us to offer state-of-the-art technologies and managed services to meet the States technology goals at volume-discounted rates. DIR contracts with multiple best-in-breed technology vendors, leveraging a Multi-Sourcing Services Integrator (MSI) to provide a single service delivery model for all ustomers across all vendors. Our shared services model increases service quality for customers through a plug-and-play operating model enabled by standardized processes and tools and reduces statewide costs for shared technology services. The mission of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Shared Technology Services (STS) Vendor Management Office (VMO) is to: Achieve the objectives outlined in DIRs sourcing strategy; Achieve the business value vendors promise during the procurement, such as ongoing service evolution and continuous improvement; and Provide a unified approach and consistent messaging to vendors across all DIR Stakeholders. So that: Customer demand and satisfaction are met, Risks to DIR and the STS program are managed, and Contract, legal and financial compliance are met. Vendor management is the practice of managing contracts, performance, relationships, and risks of STS vendors that are critical to our customers business operations and DIRs success. The Vendor Manager role will be to manage the relationships, take a broad yet standardized approach to vendor management, and leverage a cross-enterprise performance view to maximize the value STS vendors deliver. The individual in this role performs highly complex (senior-level) tactical planning, design, direction, and guidance in Vendor Management functions for DIRs shared technology services. Work involves strategic and tactical planning as needed to manage DIR STS contracts, vendors, and issue. Strategic and tactical activities are performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Vendor Management with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Manages STS vendors, to achieve vendor performance and contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and quality service delivery. Designs and/or creates solutions for STS contracts, deliverables, and operations service delivery. Contributes to and implements new business solutions for customers, including new types of services, new technologies, new financial models, and new customers. Provides operational content as subject matter experts for the development of Requests for Proposals and helps direct cross functional teams through the procurement process (if applicable). Participates in and/or leads agency strategic or tactical initiatives as needed. Participates in STS Governance by serving on solution groups, presenting issues to governance groups, and soliciting customer feedback on DIR initiatives. Produce Vendor Performance Review twice annually. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, MIS, business administration, finance, communications, or related field. Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. High-school diploma or equivalent certificate required. Experience and Training Required Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in application development and/or vendor management of application development vendors or programs. Experience and Training Preferred Experie
Position Title: Program Management Specialist III (STS Vendor Manager) Class/Group: 1672/B27 Military Occupation Specialty Code: N/A Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt Number of Vacancies: 1 Division/Section: Chief Operations Office/Shared Technology Services (STS) Vendor Management Salary Range: $8500.00 - $10,062.50 / monthly Duration: Regular Hours Worked Weekly: 40 Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for flexible work hours and/or a hybrid work schedule if certain program guidelines are met; working arrangements may change at any time at the sole discretion of the agency. Travel: Occasional Work Location: North / Austin, Texas 78758 Web site: https://dir.texas.gov/ Refer Inquiries to: People and Culture Office Telephone: (512) 463-5920 or (512) 475-4957 How To Apply: Select Apply Online to apply for the job athttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply. Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps. Once ready, select Submit on the Review and Submit page. If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid. Special Instructions: Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application. Interview Place/Time: Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee. Selective Service Registration: Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment. H-1B Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation. What We Do We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans. Position Summary We leverage the buying power of the state of Texas by combining our customers IT demand into managed service contracts which are shared jointly by customers. Sharing technology services allows us to offer state-of-the-art technologies and managed services to meet the States technology goals at volume-discounted rates. DIR contracts with multiple best-in-breed technology vendors, leveraging a Multi-Sourcing Services Integrator (MSI) to provide a single service delivery model for all ustomers across all vendors. Our shared services model increases service quality for customers through a plug-and-play operating model enabled by standardized processes and tools and reduces statewide costs for shared technology services. The mission of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Shared Technology Services (STS) Vendor Management Office (VMO) is to: Achieve the objectives outlined in DIRs sourcing strategy; Achieve the business value vendors promise during the procurement, such as ongoing service evolution and continuous improvement; and Provide a unified approach and consistent messaging to vendors across all DIR Stakeholders. So that: Customer demand and satisfaction are met, Risks to DIR and the STS program are managed, and Contract, legal and financial compliance are met. Vendor management is the practice of managing contracts, performance, relationships, and risks of STS vendors that are critical to our customers business operations and DIRs success. The Vendor Manager role will be to manage the relationships, take a broad yet standardized approach to vendor management, and leverage a cross-enterprise performance view to maximize the value STS vendors deliver. The individual in this role performs highly complex (senior-level) tactical planning, design, direction, and guidance in Vendor Management functions for DIRs shared technology services. Work involves strategic and tactical planning as needed to manage DIR STS contracts, vendors, and issue. Strategic and tactical activities are performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Vendor Management with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Manages STS vendors, to achieve vendor performance and contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and quality service delivery. Designs and/or creates solutions for STS contracts, deliverables, and operations service delivery. Contributes to and implements new business solutions for customers, including new types of services, new technologies, new financial models, and new customers. Provides operational content as subject matter experts for the development of Requests for Proposals and helps direct cross functional teams through the procurement process (if applicable). Participates in and/or leads agency strategic or tactical initiatives as needed. Participates in STS Governance by serving on solution groups, presenting issues to governance groups, and soliciting customer feedback on DIR initiatives. Produce Vendor Performance Review twice annually. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, MIS, business administration, finance, communications, or related field. Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. High-school diploma or equivalent certificate required. Experience and Training Required Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in application development and/or vendor management of application development vendors or programs. Experience and Training Preferred Experie