Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
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Job Posting Closes: Open Until Filled
Department of Administration, Office of Systems Management
Office of Systems Management | Kansas Department of Administration
About the Position:
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Who can apply: Anyone
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full/Part-time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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FLSA Status: Exempt
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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
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The position is based in Topeka, Kansas, and requires regular in-person work, on-site. Telework may be considered in accordance with agency policy and business needs.
Compensation:
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Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000
Note: Compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills, while considering internal equity and applicable compensation guidelines. Applicants should consider the posted salary range when determining their interest in the opportunity.
Employment Benefits:
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First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
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Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
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SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in-person and virtual health care services.
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The IT Program Manager provides strategic oversight and coordination of the agency’s enterprise IT portfolio, including applications, infrastructure services, and SaaS solutions. This position ensures technology initiatives align with agency and CIO priorities through portfolio management, program governance, vendor coordination, budgeting, and resource planning. The IT Program Manager oversees IT project lifecycle activities within a PMO framework, facilitates collaboration across business and technical teams, and supports the delivery of secure, reliable, and compliant technology solutions that advance agency goals.
Program Portfolio Governance and Strategic Planning:
Provides oversight of enterprise IT programs, applications, and technology initiatives to ensure alignment with agency and CIO priorities. Develops and maintains technology roadmaps, supports project portfolio management activities, and coordinates project intake, prioritization, planning, execution oversight, and post-implementation reviews.
Vendor, Budget, and Resource Management:
Coordinates vendor relationships, contract performance, service expectations, and SaaS solutions to support agency technology needs. Assists with budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and resource management to ensure technology investments align with operational priorities and long-term goals.
Cross-Functional Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:
Facilitates collaboration among IT teams, business units, leadership, and external partners to manage dependencies, resolve issues, and support successful delivery of technology initiatives. Promotes communication and alignment across programs, projects, and operational services.
Risk Management, Governance, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement:
Supports IT governance by identifying risks, tracking compliance requirements, and ensuring technology initiatives align with security, accessibility, and agency standards. Provides portfolio reporting, performance insights, and recommendations to improve processes, service delivery, and project outcomes.
Qualifications:
Education - Associate degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration or a related field.
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Experience - Seven years of experience in leading, managing and monitoring multiple IT projects in multiple IT principles utilizing best practice project management methodologies. Experience managing and maintaining relationships with Stakeholders and executive sponsors.
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Seven years’ experience in: project financial management such as budgeting, cost estimation, planning and forecasting; Risk management associated with IT projects and developing mitigation strategies; leading cross functional teams and supervision project team, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing; managing conflicting priorities, and resolve issues; vendor management concepts such as reviewing regulatory and compliance requirements, creation and review of Statement of Work (SOW) or Request For Proposal (RFP), negotiating contracts with vendors.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
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State of Kansas Project Management Certification, Project manager training and certification such as Project Management Institute (PMI), waterfall. and Agile approaches. Project Management Methodology Certification or a traditional IT Project Management Methodology Certification or obtain certification within one year of employment.
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Experience managing IT portfolios, technology programs, or cross-functional initiatives involving multiple projects, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams. Experience with IT governance, strategic planning, resource coordination, and technology service delivery is preferred.
Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of IT project and program management principles, portfolio governance, business analysis practices, and technology service delivery processes. Demonstrated experience leading technology projects, coordinating multiple initiatives, and applying project management methodologies using tools such as Microsoft Project, Monday, Jira, ServiceNow, or similar platforms.
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Ability to analyze complex technical and business information, manage competing priorities, and support strategic decision-making. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across technical teams, business stakeholders, executive leadership, and external vendors to achieve successful technology outcomes.
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Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to facilitate meetings, manage stakeholder expectations, monitor project and program performance, and provide clear reporting and recommendations. Ability to support IT governance, risk management, budgeting, and continuous improvement activities.
Post Offer Requirement:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Brianna Brandt
Email: [email protected]
Job Application Process:
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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DD 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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Resume
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Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
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Three Professional References
How to Claim Veterans Preference:
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Rd.
Topeka, KS 66614
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
