This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
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*Starting Pay Dependent on Applicant's Location*
What you will be doing:
As the Data Processing Manager 2 in the Department of Health (DOH) IT Portfolio Management Office, this position is responsible for helping to oversee, control, and support the project management capability of Technology projects. The primary responsibility of this position will assist in the development, oversight, and implementation of the Data Modernization Strategic Plan within the Division of Public Health. The incumbent will support the division in the implementation of the plan, providing strategic planning for IT projects, mentoring of and assistance to division project managers, oversite of the ITS project portfolio, as well as managing IT projects when requested.
Our organization, mission and culture:The mission of ITS is to provide reliable and stable technology platforms in support of the Department's service delivery programs in as cost-effective and efficient a manner as possible. As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to help the department’s work to improve of the health of Alaskans and their families in a secure and HIPAA compliant manner.
ITS exemplifies these values:
- Accountability- We are committed to responsible use of the technical resources used to support the department .
- Respect- We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
- Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do.
- Teamwork - We are committed to supporting our coworkers and working together to solve technical problems.
- Work/Life balance - We understand the importance of maintaining a work life balance.
The benefits of joining our team:The DOH Portfolio Management Office is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where all team members' contributions are welcomed and valued. The team highly values a healthy work/life balance and works to ensure that team members have access to needed resources. Leadership works to cultivate talent from within and provide team members with the tools needed to advance and develop their knowledge base and skill set. If you can see yourself in this position, we encourage you to apply!
The working environment you can expect:The Department of Health IT has offices in both Juneau and Anchorage. IT PMO staff are currently working a hybrid telework schedule, however it is unknown if this will continue indefinitely. This position is expected to largely work independently and also collaborate with other team members, department staff and vendor partners via in-person, telephonic, and/or electronic means.
Who we are looking for:To be successful in this position, you will need the following knowledge skills and abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of project management principals and methodologies
- Skill in organizing workloads, setting priorities, and coordinating concurrent timelines/schedules.
- Skill in working effectively with senior management, adapting to changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and working on multiple projects with overlapping or conflicting schedules.
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations, analyze complex issues accurately, and take prompt, appropriate action.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Skill in communicating technical information to managers and professionals who do not have an information technology background.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, and the ability to remain calm in a multitude of situations.
We are seeking an individual with a strong work ethic, the ability to apply problem solving and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgement while also ensuring contribution to a team.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Data Processing Manager 2 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs