Technical Project Manager

This position is EXEMPT from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Recruitment #072525-J65633-21700

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Summary Statement

The Technical Project Manager position within the Judicial Information Center (JIC) and a member of the Project Management Office (PMO). This role is responsible for leading technically complex IT projects within the courts with the current focus being the CASCADE initiative. This person will work closely with internal technical teams, vendor partners, and judicial stakeholders to ensure data integrity, secure systems architecture, and successful project execution.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualifications will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

  1. Knowledge of the Delaware Courts and how they operate. 
  2. Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Technology Management, or comparable field. 
  3. ITIL Foundation or higher.
  4. Knowledge of modern API integrations.
  5. Experience with mainframe systems.
  6. Familiarity with ETL processes and data transformation practices.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Coordinating multi-vendor integration efforts, API mapping, and data flow validation across court systems.
  • Understanding system architecture, databases (SQL Server, Azure), and legacy systems (mainframe) to ensure compatibility and risk mitigation.
  • Leading technical workstreams for migration of legacy judicial data to modern platforms.
  • Monitoring task execution and defect resolution across diverse technical roles (DBAs, Developers, System Analysts, QA).
  • Developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
  • Communicating technical requirements and project updates clearly and appropriately for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Identifying risks related to data, integration, and system transitions and proactively mitigating them.
  • Supporting the development of technical standards and procedures within the PMO framework.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. At least 5 years of experience managing technically complex IT projects, including systems integration, new system implementations, and data migration.
  2. Demonstrated experience working with or managing projects involving SQL Server, mainframe systems, and cloud platforms (preferred: Azure).
  3. Experience coordinating vendor-led development, integration, and testing efforts.
  4. Experience creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  5. Experience with Microsoft Office products and proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project scheduling tools.


Conditions of Hire

  • A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire. 

Benefits

  • Full time employees are eligible for FREE parking!!!
  • To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.