INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II JC-524857

Job Description And Duties

The Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) performs all aspects of project management for Information Technology (IT) projects following Project Management Institute (PMI), California Department of Technology (CDT) standards, CDPH standards and industry best practices. The ITS II manages and leads all IT Projects adhering to Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) Section 17 and SIMM Section 19. In ensuring associated project and contract documents meet control agency-imposed deadlines for IT project approval, development, closing, and reporting processes.

• Leverages project management practices and tools for various System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methods (such as waterfall and agile) through the entire project management life cycle.
• Maintains and leads IT project oversight, authorizing IT projects by performing all aspects of the California Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL).
• Manages IT contract acquisitions and resulting contracts.
• Ensures vendor management methods are established and followed.
• Trains and leads project management teams on various aspects of project management.

Qualifications

The ITS II must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, preferably in an IT environment. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Must have knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including Agile and Waterfall SDLC methods. Must have experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar tools. Must have experience with IT project management, including managing IT projects from initiation to closure, and working with IT stakeholders.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. Must have experience with project risk management and have knowledge of IT security principles and practices.

Must have experience with project management tools and techniques, including Agile and Waterfall SDLC methods. Must have experience with IT project management, including managing IT projects from initiation to closure, and working with IT stakeholders.

Benefits

The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction due to the implementation of the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. Employees will receive a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027.

Final Filing Date: 7/29/2026

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details:

• Job Code #: JC-524857
• Position #: 580-154-1414-009
• Working Title: Senior Project Manager
• Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
• Salary Range: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00
• A 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

Contact Information

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