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Two state departments are recruiting for managers – one for projects and one for hiring.
The California Department of Technology is looking for a procurement manager (IT Manager I) to be responsible for “drafting the development of innovative procurement strategies and management policies” associated with non-delegated IT and telecom projects. The incumbent will serve as “a key member of the Statewide Technology Procurement (STP) management team,” the job posting notes.
The long list of desirable qualifications, according to the statement of duty, includes:
- Thorough understanding of the principles, practices, and trends associated with non-delegated IT and telecom procurement.
- Thorough understanding and experience in various IT and telecom project procurement techniques and bases.
- Thorough knowledge of business/system analysis and requirements for developing best practices and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of project, contract and vendor management techniques and best practices.
- Extensive experience in state -level policies and procedures related to procurement of IT and telecom products and services statewide.
- Extensive experience in state administrative processes, including budget revision proposal development, human resources functions, bill review and program management.
The duties of the position include the following:
- Plan, organize and direct IT staff activities within the STP, including all activities related to the procurement of IT and telecom products and services at all stages of the Project Approval Lifecycle process. Manage post-award phases such as maintenance and operations, administrative contract changes, amendments, new system or current legacy system changes, and non-competitive bids.
- Manage all staff data input into operational processes and business systems for STP, including Fi $ Cal reporting/maintenance, Cal eProcure, SharePoint maintenance, ServiceNow, Solicitation Builder, and requests service.
- Establish procurement vehicles (e.g., master agreements, challenge-based procurements, etc.) and formulate innovative procurement methods (e.g., pre-qualified vendor pools, proof of concept, problem statements) for procurement of IT and telecom products and services.
In addition, the manager serves as an advisor to CDT executives and top management of state agencies/departments, including chief information officers, agency secretaries, directors and other executive levels.
The monthly salary range for this position is $ 8,381 to $ 11,231, and the application deadline is March 21st.
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is recruiting for a project manager (IT Manager I) to serve as branch chief for the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) unit. “This is a highly visible role with routine exposure to senior executives and managers to influence decision-making and drive progress on strategic initiatives,” the job posting said. “This position is ideal for … collaborative thought leaders with experience managing complex initiatives and driving organizational change.”
The main duties of the position include:
- Provide oversight at all stages of project management to ensure efficient and effective delivery of a unique IT product, service or system.
- Build relationships at all levels of leadership to promote collaboration and clear communication resulting in successful project delivery.
- Manage and manage departmental and state enterprise project portfolios from inception to implementation: including direction and guidance on project utilization, planning, scheduling, supervision and management stages.
- Use project management standards and best practices for waterfalls, agile and hybrid projects, and mature capabilities of operations supporting IT initiatives for a wide variety of customers.
- Manage and manage a team of project managers and business analysts.
The incumbent provides policy and leadership guidance for the department’s IT projects and establishes priorities to ensure that new systems and initiatives are in line with the strategic plan, are planned and used correctly, and remain efficient. operations.
“The branch head is also responsible for providing direction and guidance on enterprise IT solutions and opportunities that further support CalHR’s programs and goals while also supporting the department’s mission,” according to the job posting and duty statement. .
The position has a monthly salary range of $ 8,381 to $ 11,231, and recruitment will continue until the position is filled.