Summary
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Office of Digital and Innovation (ODI), Office of the Deputy Secretary, Smithsonian Institution (SI). ODI works centrally and within SI units to unlock the full potential of our collections and resources, better understand and serve our audiences, and pioneer innovative approaches to accelerate and scale Smithsonian's impact.
Duties
The IT Program Manager decides on, leads and oversees SI's digital asset services function and provides enterprise leadership for the systems, platforms, services and operational capabilities that support digital assets and collections information. In this position, you will: Lead and oversee the enterprise digital asset services function and directs the strategy, operation, modernization and continuous improvement of platforms, systems and services supporting capture, management, preservation, discovery, access and lifecycle management of digital assets and collections information. Exercise the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities over subordinate supervisors, managers, technical specialists and contractors; plans work, allocates resources, evaluates performance, recommends personnel actions and develops workforce capability. Establish vision, priorities, roadmaps, governance frameworks, standards and operating models for enterprise digital asset services; advises senior leadership; coordinates institution-wide planning. Direct technology investments, contracts, budgets, vendor relationships and service portfolios; prioritizes modernization and operational investments; ensures stewardship of financial, contractual, technological and human resources; leads acquisition planning and vendor management.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
Education
There is no substitution for education at the GS-15 grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria: Ability to lead enterprise digital asset and collections information technology programs, services and modernization initiatives. Ability to supervise and manage a technical workforce, including subordinate supervisors, employees and contractors. Ability to develop enterprise technology strategy and governance and build consensus among diverse stakeholders. Ability to manage technology portfolios, investments, acquisitions, budgets, vendors and related resources. Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed. You may preview questions for this vacancy.