Information Technology Project Manager I

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER I

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER I

Salary

$108,999.36 - $146,879.04 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

F2604A-R

Department

PROBATION

Opening Date

04/30/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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Exam Number

F2604A-R

When to Apply

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, May 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, May 19, 2025, to be accepted.

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from everyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent compensation package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays. Clickhere to see a list of employee benefits.

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Essential Job Functions

Position Responsibilities:
•   Plans, manages, and leads the execution of smaller information technology projects such as upgrades to existing systems or implementation of commercial off-the-shelf software without substantial customization.
•   Collaborates with project stakeholders and contributes to or leads project initiation activities that may include defining scope and performance measures, developing a business case, determining a project approach, and developing and establishing a project charter.
•   Contributes to or leads project-planning activities such as alternatives analyses and feasibility assessments, refinements of scope and performance measures, project approach, identification of resource requirements, budget and schedule development, establishment of initial project team and document project management plan.
•   Understands and applies appropriate methodologies and tools for specific projects and situations to deliver consistent, effective, and quality results.
•   Manages all aspects of project execution including budget and funding outlays, resources, schedule, staff and plan performance, risks, reporting, anticipated and unexpected issues and problems, quality, scope, outcomes, and results.
•   Contributes to or leads the development and execution of communication plan, which may include communicating with multiple stakeholders about the project's impact or status.
•   Prepares status reports and provides updates to internal and external project stakeholders, sponsors, and oversight agencies.
•   Coordinates, requests, and recommends changes to original specifications with project sponsor, project team, or stakeholders.
•   Identifies potential problems and facilitates their resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
•   Leads or participates in project close-out activities such as transitions, lessons learned, and post-implementation review and reporting.
•   Applies interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, management, and stakeholders.
•   Participates actively in developing solicitations and associated documents for contracted services in connection with ongoing projects, as needed.
•   Serves as technical lead and coordinates the activities of a project team, as needed. For more information, please view the classification specification: Information Technology Project Manager I

Requirements

We are looking for innovative and dedicated individuals who have:

Option I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field -AND- Three (3) years of experience performing software development, project management, or business or systems analysis in a centralized information technology organization .

OR

Option II:Six (6) years of experience in planning, managing, and leading the execution of information technology projects in a centralized information technology organization . A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

For Options I and II, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute may be substituted for an additional two (2) years of experience.

Special requirement information:

To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105 PPG 123 ACE Resource Guide.pdf.

If you have the PMP certification, please also provide a legible copy to us. The degree and certification verifications can be uploaded to your application or you may email legible copies seven (7) days from the end of the filing period.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Business analysis is defined as understanding, documenting, and improving business processes and performing business process analysis in the context of IT systems. Common work products include business requirements specifications for IT systems, process diagrams, logical data models, and functional systems designs.

Systems analysis is defined as applying knowledge of technology and current systems in the use of functional requirements and process designs to produced detailed technical designs specifying how the requirements will be implemented in application systems.

A centralized Information Technology organization, which is under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organizational unit, is responsible for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organizational unit.

Withhold information:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience and education must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

Endorsement of county qualifications:

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold, or have held, a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

License:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Physical class:

Class II - Light:This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation (if applicable) regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

Examination content: This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:
•   Professional Potential
•   Achievement
•   Maintaining Good Working Relationships
•   Analyzing Information
•   Learning Quickly
•   Generating New Ideas . click apply for full job details