PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

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State Board of Elections

Program Manager Senior II is one of the highest managerial levels of program management in the State Personnel Management System. Employees in this classification are responsible for directing programs that have a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations. Employees in this classification directly or indirectly supervise technical, professional, or administrative staff. Employees receive managerial supervision from an Executive Service employee or other designated official. Position allocation within the Program Manager Senior series is determined on the basis of relative job evaluation among similarly functioning positions. The job evaluation factors include: qualifications; nature and purpose of personal contacts; nature of recommendations, commitments, decisions, and conclusions; creative thought; responsibility for planning; responsibility for administration; and nature of supervision received. The Program Manager Senior I – V class series is limited to the highest-level managers of programs common to two or more agencies and to high level managers of agency-unique programs. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility involving programs common to two or more agencies are classified in the Administrative Program Manager I – IV class series. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility involving agency unique programs are classified in the Program Manager I - IV class series. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility may also be classified in other specific occupational classifications.

Plans, directs and administers all aspects of an agency program(s) that has a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations;

Establishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees their implementation, evaluates their effectiveness and approves major revisions;

Establishes overall program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives and oversees their achievement;

Oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s);

Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate managers;

Develops, implements and manages short and long-range plans for program operations and resources;

Determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);

Prescribes and oversees development and training of program staff;

Represents the agency before federal, State and local officials, legislative committees and senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities;

Performs other related duties.

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE EXTENDED HOURS DURING CRITICAL ELECTION PERIODS. 

Education: A high school diploma or higher.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

-2 years of directly managing, planning and implementing a project 

-1 year of managing technical system implementation 

-Experience managing small procurement processes for a department or agency 

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS