Information Technology Project Manager 24-E-08

Salary : $1,920,000.00 - $2,640,000.00 Annually Location : Chicago or Springfield Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 24-E-08 Administration: Deputy Chief - Administration Bureau: IT - Chicago Opening Date: 02/11/2026 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, Deputy Chief Technology Officers and Senior Information Technology Project Manager, the Information Technology Project Manager is responsible for assisting with supervising the IT development staff throughout all phases of project management and development, from the planning and design stages through testing and implementation. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring the technical project's progress to ensure that IT development staff are meeting deadlines, establishing standards, and addressing security levels identified for each application. The IT Project Manager shall help ensure that the proper testing and training environments are in place for each project as well as certify and accredit the environment where the application will reside. The IT Project Manager shall also analyze users' needs, recommend software upgrades for end-users' existing programs and systems, create flowcharts, review the models that instruct programmers and programmer analysts as they write software code, and ensure that all documentation is completed for technical and end user manuals. Additionally, the IT Project Manager is responsible for helping coordinate the workflow between the development staff, office automation coordinators, and the Network Administrator/Supervisor when new projects are initiated and implemented or existing applications are upgraded. Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science with a concentration in database administration or computer programming, along with three years of progressively responsible management experience, or 5-7 years of experience in a comparable position or environment. Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public are essential functions of this position. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois! Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurancePension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available Disability coverage Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych Holidays: 13 1/2 paid Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated Personal days: 4 annually Floating Holiday: 1 annually Sick days: 1 per month For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education Semi-monthly payroll Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly For more information on benefits:

Created: 2026-03-04