Job Description
Join the State of California's transformative digital initiatives as a Senior IT Project Manager. Lead cross-functional teams in delivering critical infrastructure projects for public services. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work options, and the opportunity to shape California's technological future. Apply now to make a lasting impact in public service.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end IT project lifecycles using Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Manage project budgets exceeding $5M with strict compliance requirements
- Coordinate with state agencies and vendors to ensure timely deliverables
- Develop comprehensive risk mitigation and contingency plans
- Implement project management best practices (PMP/ITIL certification preferred)
- Lead stakeholder communications across executive and technical teams
- Ensure all projects meet accessibility and security standards
Qualifications
- 5+ years of IT project management experience in government/public sector
- PMP or PgMP certification required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field
- Expertise in enterprise-level ERP or cloud migration projects
- Strong knowledge of California state procurement processes
- Proven track record managing cross-functional technical teams
- Experience with Jira, MS Project, and enterprise collaboration tools