Project Manager

Job Description And Duties Would you like to help lead one of the Department of Justice’s most impactful IT Projects? We’re looking for an innovative project manager who is great with people, details, and balancing multiple priorities. Under the general direction of the Firearms Information Technology System Modernization (FITSM) Career Executive Assignment, the Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Department of Justice (DOJ) FITSM Project through the California Department of Technology Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) stages 3 and 4 and through implementation of the project. The ITM II will act as a Project Manager (PM) and is responsible for ensuring that the necessary project management and planning methodologies and practices are in place for the successful completion and development of all PAL deliverables and artifacts and implementation of the approved project solution in accordance with state IT and Security policies (State Administrative Manual, Statewide Information Management Manual, State Contract Manual) and industry standards (Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), etc.). Responsibilities The PM will be responsible for the overall FITSM Project, resource, workload, and budget management, overseeing all project and development lifecycle phases that include the PAL and subsequent FITSM Project development and implementation phases. The PM will be responsible for ensuring the project produces quality products and delivers a solution with features and functions that satisfy the DOJ’s business needs and adds value to the organization’s overall mission. The PM will be responsible for managing and overseeing engagements, escalations, responses, and decision-making processes that involve governance team members and key stakeholders that consist of internal and external members (CJIS and BOF Division Chiefs, CDT Oversight, IV&V, DOF IT Consulting Unit, Steering Committee, LAO, Legislature, OLA, etc.). The PM will be responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the planning, outreach, procurement, and implementation activities required for the re-engineering of 34 Business Processes and replacement of 17 firearms systems that impact thousands of internal and external users (Firearms Manufacturers, Dealers, LEAs for 58 counties, etc.). The PM will be responsible for directing, managing, providing guidance, and overseeing the FITSM Project teams on all project activities and responsibilities that include the: Business Team composed of Business Manager(s), Business Leads, Consultant Business Analysts and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the Division of Law Enforcement (DLE), Bureau of Firearms (BOF). Technical Team composed of a Technical Manager (ITM I), a Technical Architect (ITS III), Technical Consultants, Technical SMEs, and a Data Lead. Project Management Team composed currently of a Procurement Manager (ITM I), Cost Manager and Resource Manager (ITS II), a Scope and Requirements Manager (ITS II), a Contract Support Analyst (ITS I), a Data Lead (ITS I), PM Consultants, Organizational Change Management (OCM) consultants and more roles to come. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Position Details Job Code #: JC-527032 Position #(s): 420-869-1406-001 Working Title Project Manager Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II

$11,388.00 - $13,842.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time Work Shift Day Shift Work Week Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, FITSM Bureau, FITSM Section. Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at . Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Benefits of working for the State of California: Work-life balance 11 paid holidays Flexible paid leave options Consistent wage increases Pension retirement Job stability Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Justice