Digital Transformation & Product Strategy Manager (Public Service Administrator, Option 3)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is seeking a seasoned technical leader to serve as the Digital Transformation & Product Strategy Manager, supporting the Department of Early Childhood (IDEC). In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO, acting as the primary driver for human-centered service delivery and the modernization of the agency’s digital product portfolio. We are looking for a leader who can bridge the gap between policy goals and user-focused technology. You will be responsible for navigating complex organizational landscapes to maintain momentum on high-impact initiatives, ensuring that digital products are simple, secure, and sustainable. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing product roadmaps, leading scaled agile delivery, and managing vendor performance in a large-scale environment. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

**Why Work for Illinois?** Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, serves as the Digital Transformation & Product Strategy Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) leading the creation of the agency’s digital transformation roadmap and product strategy by integrating human-centered design and modern product management to improve service delivery for Illinois families.
• Directs strategic requirements engineering and backlog governance, including establishing rigorous frameworks for translating executive and user needs into technical specifications.
• Leads the creation of the agency’s digital transformation roadmap and product strategy by integrating human-centered design and modern product management to improve service delivery for Illinois families.
• Supervises Contractual Staff.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in computer science, engineering design, product innovation, information system management, or a direct Information Technology related field.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years progressively responsible ad…