INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION LEADER-SES (WORKING TITLE: IT SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGER) - 43001752

Requisition No: 841802 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION LEADER-SES (WORKING TITLE: IT SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGER) - 43001752

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 43001752 

Salary:  $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/09/2024 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION LEADER

WORKING TITLE: IT SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGER

DIVISION: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUREAU: ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field OR an associate’s degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field with two (2) years of the required experience may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

Additional requirements:

• Leadership experience either managing teams or leading projects.
• Experience in business analysis, business development, solutions development, system analysis, technical design, or equivalent experience.
• Skilled in managing and prioritizing product backlogs, breaking down high-level epics into actionable user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.
• Proficient in working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations across departments.
• Knowledge of or skill in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Proficiency in the English language.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

This position may be required to occasionally perform duties other than those listed on the position description.

Salary Range: $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership experience either managing teams or leading projects.
• Capacity to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Customer-centric mindset with a keen understanding of user needs and the ability to place customer satisfaction at the forefront of product decisions.
• Experience in business analysis, business development, solutions development, system analysis, technical design, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to deployment, support, and end-of-life.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design concepts and how they impact product functionality and user adoption.
• Knowledge of or skill in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Skilled in managing and prioritizing product backlogs, breaking down high-level epics into actionable user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.
• Proficient in working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations across departments.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Able to navigate differing opinions, resolve conflicts, and negotiate effectively to align stakeholders and development teams.
• Ability to interpret business objectives and budget considerations to guide product direction.
• Ability to assess data, analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions to guide product development.
• Ability to approach problems methodically and explore various solutions before making strategic decisions.
• Ability to assess data, analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions to guide product development.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in the English language.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is a supervisory IT position that supports the Division of Consumer Services. The role manages the team's performance, provides technical direction, and ensures effective communication.

Serves as IT Software Product Manager ensuring clarity in strategic direction. Brings an expertise to lead and manage project requirements and introduces new, beneficial tools and practices. Focuses on managing the development of products to meet the needs of internal and external clients. Provides technical point of view and guidance on opportunities and risks to support clients.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.