IT Project Manager - Job#

IT PROJECT MANAGER

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center "NLACRC" is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Supervision

Receives general supervision from the IT Director and other members of the IT Department.

The Position and Job Summary

(These are examples of the types of duties that may be performed. Additional duties may be added, and some tasks will be completed as needed.)

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, system implementations, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineers, vendors, and business units
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
• Ensure alignment with IT governance, compliance, and security standards
• Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and deliverables
• Facilitate regular project meetings, executive updates, and stakeholder communications
• Coordinate change management and ensure smooth transition to operations
• Track project budgets, department budget, forecasts, and financial performance

Employment Standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5-10+ years of experience managing IT or technical projects
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and security practices
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to manage department budget

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity
• Relevant certifications may substitute for a portion of required experience, including:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other Agile certifications
• ITIL Certification
• Cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS)
• Information security and risk management
• Regulatory compliance frameworks, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Data privacy laws and protection of Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Public sector governance, procurement, and audit processes

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Risk management and strategic thinking
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language

Essential Requirements

A valid California Driver's License and transportation, or acceptable substitute, may be required based on assigned duties.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans:

• Health Insurance - We provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
• Dental Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off - Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• Holidays - NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid - remote option

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

Compensation

This position is non-exempt. Regular Salary: $52.88 - $74.71 per hour.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance