Manager, Technology Project and Portfolio Management

Job Description and Duties

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of October 19, 2026.

Are you energized by turning data into decisions and leading a team that keeps a large IT portfolio running smoothly? Do you enjoy building processes, dashboards, and reports that give leadership the clarity they need to make smart calls? If so, keep reading; this could be your next role!

The Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB) is currently seeking an Information Technology Manager I to lead our Technology Project and Portfolio Management (TPPM) Unit and help drive our CalPERS mission.

As the Manager of TPPM, you'll lead a team of project managers responsible for executing CalPERS' large, complex, enterprise-wide IT projects, as well as the Enterprise Project Portfolio (EPP) function that collects, validates, and analyzes project, workload, and resource data to give leadership the transparency and insight they need to lead with confidence. You'll shape the reports, dashboards, and methodologies that support spending transparency and resource capacity decisions, while advising senior leadership on strategic priorities and helping advance the ITSB Strategic Plan. You'll also hire, coach, and grow your team, and represent ITSB on enterprise workgroups and special initiatives.

If you're looking for a role where strategy, data, and people leadership come together, and where your work shapes how CalPERS makes decisions, we'd love to receive your application. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached duty statement.

Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

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Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must list all relevant experience, education, and training, including duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length.

1. Describe your experience leading project managers and supporting the delivery of large, complex enterprise IT projects. In your response, include how you developed and coached team members, and how you ensured successful project execution, including how you handled staffing, workload, and resource allocation across competing priorities. Explain how you aligned team priorities and delivery efforts with organizational goals and business needs. 
2. Describe your experience leading or contributing to the development and ongoing maintenance of an IT strategic plan and roadmap, including how you translated organizational priorities into a structured, multi-year set of initiatives. What was your specific role in this work, such as leading the roadmap methodology, owning stakeholder alignment, or driving execution against it, and how did you ensure the roadmap stayed aligned with evolving enterprise priorities over time? Describe your approach to reporting progress and providing transparency to executive or senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit  the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note : You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website .

Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation?

The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience leading a team of project managers or portfolio professionals responsible for delivering large, complex IT projects across an enterprise.
• Experience with IT strategic planning, roadmap development, and technology governance or proposal processes that align new work with organizational priorities. 
• Ability to create reports, dashboards, and presentations for executives that support budget visibility, resource planning, and informed decision-making. 
• Experience developing and improving portfolio and project management methods, processes, and templates to make reporting more consistent, accurate, and efficient. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advise and work with senior leaders on enterprise projects and portfolio decisions.

Benefits

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.