Project Manager

Job Description and Duties

The California State Lottery (Lottery) is seeking a collaborative and solution-focused Project Manager to help drive the successful delivery of projects that support our business and strategic goals. As a forward-thinking, dynamic, and unique state enterprise, the Lottery offers a diverse work environment with opportunities for both remote and office-based schedules. Join a rewarding organization dedicated to generating funding for California’s public education through the sale of Lottery products.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be approved for remote or office-based telework. Employees must report to their designated headquarters when required, and travel costs to and from the headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Telework eligibility requires residency in California, consistent with Government Code Section 14200.

Why the Lottery?

• We support work-life balance

• We are an energetic, creative, and talented team

• We value diversity and inclusion

• We empower employees to share expertise and drive innovation

• We recognize individual and team achievements

• We invest in professional development

• We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint

Role Highlights:

• Lead and manage complex projects within the Lottery’s project portfolio

• Identify and manage risks, issues, and decisions; keep stakeholders informed

• Support the development and enhancement of project management standards, processes, and tools

• Provide project management guidance to divisional project leads, sponsors, and stakeholders

All experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the State Application (STD 678). Applicants should also show how they meet the Desirable Qualifications listed in this posting. The Classification Specification is available under “Minimum Requirements” on the Job Announcement. Submission of a Statement of Qualifications is required.

This position requires a current Information Technology I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click to gain list eligibility.

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click  to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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Working Conditions

A. Schedule: 8:00AM to 5:00PM PST (After hours may be needed to ensure the delivery of project related duties for the California State Lottery)

B. Minimal: On demand travel may be required to facilitate / participate in project related activities.

C. Other: The incumbent must maintain an expert level understanding of best practices related to Project Management methodologies. The incumbent will work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and mission critical deliverables.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• PMP Certification Desired
• 2 years leading enteprise projects
• Experience in Waterball & Agile based methodologies
• Experience in change management related activities
• Excellent people skills, building and maintaining collaborative high-performing project teams
• Excellent meeting faciliation & presentation skils to executive and project sponsors
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities
• Organized and efficient; able to work in a fast-paced, challenging, creative, and delivery-focused environment
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects, thrive under pressure, and while remaining professional at all times
• Ability to effectively negotiate, using persuasion when necessary, to ensure the success of the team and/or project

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a required part of the application and is reviewed alongside the State Application (STD 678) to identify the most qualified candidates for interview consideration. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ or submit responses such as “See Resume” will not be considered. To ensure an accurate assessment of your skills, you must write your SOQ yourself. Responses provided with the use of generative artificial intelligence tools to create or refine your responses will not be considered. The SOQ must reflect your own experience, judgment, and abilities. The SOQ is limited to 2 pages, in 12-point Arial font, with standard margins. By submitting your SOQ, you certify that you have read and understood these instructions and that all information provided is true and authored by you.

1. Describe an example of the largest project you have managed, including the following: The length of the project, the overall budget, the scope, how many stakeholders were involved and project success? What personal lessons learned were identified and how did you ensure they were implemented in the management of future projects? 

2. Describe a time when you were responsible for analyzing a complex situation, developing a recommendation, and presenting the proposed solution. Your response should include disciplines used from the areas of project management, business analysis and strategic planning.

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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications intructions below.