Job Description
Join California's dynamic state government team in Sacramento as a Senior IT Project Manager. This urgent opening requires immediate expertise to lead critical infrastructure modernization projects. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to serve California's diverse communities. Apply now to make a tangible impact on public service transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end IT project lifecycles for state agency infrastructure initiatives
- Manage cross-functional teams including developers, vendors, and department stakeholders
- Ensure strict compliance with state security protocols and accessibility standards
- Develop detailed project plans with milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
- Coordinate with CIO office for statewide technology alignment
- Monitor project performance using Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Prepare executive reports for legislative oversight committees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)
- 8+ years IT project management experience with government/public sector
- PMP or PgMP certification required
- Expertise in enterprise systems migration and cloud infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of California IT governance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST)
- Proven success managing budgets exceeding $1M
- Excellent communication skills for executive and legislative audiences