Senior Project Manager

Job Description and Duties

Why Join California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)?

At OTSI, your work directly improves the health and well-being of Californians. We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high-impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide.

We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value. Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve.

If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens!

About this role:

As a Senior Project Manager within Solution Consulting Services (SCS), and under the direction of PDS leadership and the departments that it serves, the incumbent will lead, oversee, support and/or direct data and information technology projects in accordance with agreements between OTSI and the sponsoring department/s. This will include both project management and business analysis support, working closely with sponsoring departments program and IT functions to not only support the specific effort, but to build overall capabilities and department self-sufficiency.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for Project Management and System Development Lifecycle activities as requested by sponsoring organizations, and will collaborate with other resources within PDS, OTSI and other state organizations accordingly. Their expertise will also inform best practice guides, tools and templates for inclusion into the Center of Excellence, which may include conducting related training to advise project teams in project planning, delivery and vendor management activities that are result in solutions that are fit for purpose, and built in a way that prioritizes incremental release of business value, cost effectiveness, solution performance/resilience, and optimized long term maintainability.

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Working Conditions

PLP:

On July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Telework:

This position is currently eligible for one telework day per-week and is required to report in-person a minimum of four days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the OTSI and is subject to operational needs.

This position is currently eligible for one telework day per-week and is required to report in-person a minimum of four days per week. 

Reporting Location:

Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The OTSI office location for this position is: 2870 Gateway Oaks Drive Sacramento, CA 95833

Travel reimbursement considerations take into account an employee’s home address and designated reporting location and are subject to applicable policies, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions.

Special Requirements

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to the interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Sealed Official transcripts are required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Simple Application Steps:

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Information Technology Specialist II Classification . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents
4. Once you have applied, take the 

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:

1. Knowledge of and experience with the state’s health and human service technology solutions, services, programs, and/or polices.
2. Knowledge of and experience with the state’s information technology laws, rules, regulations, and/or frameworks.
3. Expertise in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business, functional, and technical requirements.
4. Proficiency in managing IT projects, including scope, schedule, risk, and compliance with PAL processes.
5. Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders, including those at the Executive Level, and facilitate alignment of IT initiatives with business needs.
6. In-depth knowledge of Project Management Lifecycle methodologies and testing processes.
7. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to enhance project outcomes and address complex issues.
8. Proven leadership skills in mentoring and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
9. Experience in applying Organizational Change Management (OCM) principles to drive effective stakeholder engagement.
10. Commitment to continuous improvement through the incorporation of lessons learned and industry best practices.

Benefits

OTSI is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Ongoing professional development and engagement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Parking!

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's 

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 required and must be included.