Deputy Director of Information Technology (DOT Executive VI) Salary $109,247.00 - $176,552.00 Annually Location Anne Arundel County Job Type Full Time Job Number 8033-MVA-OIR-11/24 Department Motor Vehicle Administration Opening Date 11/19/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Deputy Director of Information Technology (DOT Executive VI) Executive Service (This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority) The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is an innovative administration committed to transforming the customer experience through cutting-edge technology, cultural change, and strategic organizational alignment. MDOT MVA’s leadership team prioritizes delivering premier customer service to meet our customers' evolving needs. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and creative candidate to join our leadership team as Deputy Director for Information Technology (DDIT) in the Office of Information Resources (OIR) located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader dedicated to enhancing customer service through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess: + Proven ability to provide principled leadership, establish a culture of accountability, and effectively participate as a member of a collaborative senior leadership team. + Demonstrated experience in IT project planning, budgeting, software development, security, and data management. + Experience leading teams to foster an inclusive workplace, support cooperation, and facilitate constructive conflict resolution. + Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external business partners. + Experience in IT Management and strategies to pragmatically move technology from concept to implementation. + Focused commitment to consistently improving the end-user experience. + Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM, ITIL, COBIT) best practices, lean processes, and process improvement. The Deputy Director for Information Technology will: + Direct and coordinate the activities of the Information Technology Management Division, overseeing major business analyses, IT, and complex projects. + Plan, prioritize, and schedule staffing, equipment, and funding resources to align OIR’s goals with the MDOT MVA mission. + Lead contractors and professional staff across business units to design, develop, and deploy complex programs and systems. + Apply Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles for successful software project completion, from concept to maintenance. + Develop and implement policies and standards to manage project risks, control costs, ensure schedule adherence, and deliver effective products. + Recommend and implement new legislation or updates to existing legislation to enhance MVA’s customer service and operational efficiency. + Collaborate with MDOT divisions, state agencies, and private sector partners to advance project management, information security, and IT governance. + Provide project briefings to MVA and MDOT executive management, the Department of Information Technology (DOIT), and Department Budget Management (DBM), negotiating project priorities with stakeholders, including the Board of Public Works (BPW). The current vacancy exists at MDOT MVA, Office of Information Technology, which is located in Glen Burnie, MD. (Anne Arundel County). MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here : MDOT Benefits Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology-related field to include course work in information security and project management. Experience: Six (6) years of managing or supervising experience in information technology involving at least two (2) of the following areas: Project Management, Software Development or Business Intelligence. Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute graduate education in computer science or in directly related fields on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the required experience. 2. Applicants may substitute additional management or supervisory experience as defined above at the rate of six months of experience for one year of education for the required college education. 3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and general experience on a year-for-year basis. Licenses & Certifications Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Additional Information To Apply: Submit a DTS-1 application online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd . The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call 410-787-7719. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1BVisa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge. Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 EEO/AA Employer Issued: 11/19/2024 Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152 Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits! *Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits. 01 Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the fields below? Your response to this question must be reflected on the application form in order to received credit. You may list more than one position if necessary. This information must be listed on the DTS-1 application form) + Computer Information Technology + Business Administration/Business Management + Management Information Systems + Computer Science + Other information technology-related field to include course work in information security and project management 02 Do you have six (6) years of managing and supervising experience in information technology involving at least two (2) of the following areas: Project Management, Software Development, or Business Intelligence? Your response to this question must be reflected on the application form in order to received credit. You may list more than one position if necessary. This information must be listed on the DTS-1 application form. + Yes + No 03 If you indicated "Yes" to the question above, please provide which area you have this experience. Your response to this question must be reflected on the application form in order to received credit. You may list more than one position if necessary. This information must be listed on the DTS-1 application form. + Project Management + Software Development + Business Intelligence + Not applicable Required Question Employer Maryland Department of Transportation Address See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------ Phone See Job Posting Website http://www.mdot.maryland.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email