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- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position. In preparing your SOQ, you must answer the following:
Describe your experience establishing an enterprise project management office and building organizational capability in the discipline of project management. Your response should be provided in 12 point font and be less than two (2) pages in length.
*Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Any applications submitted without the required SOQ that follows the instructions and responds to the prescribed questions may be screened out from the interview process. - A solid background in project management leadership is essential. This includes managing complex projects, large teams, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to set policy, strategic direction and best practices in the delivery of complex information technology projects.
- Excellent relationship management skills across a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly at senior levels.
- Demonstrate strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
- Ability to exercise good critical thinking skills to guide decision making and managing challenging problems and issues before recommending solutions.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues and mitigate risks that become barriers to timely completion of DHCS strategic priorities and workloads.
- Highly organized and analytical, with the ability to manage workflow in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Highly collaborative, with keen ability to listen to other perspectives and work as a team to identify and deliver solutions.
- Servant leader with the ability to motivate teams and set clear priorities.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative; have independence of action and originality; demonstrate tact and exercise sound judgment that recognizes the best interests of the State and our work efforts.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to easily adapt to changing priorities.
- Meeting facilitation for large, complex stakeholder groups
- Public speaking, including for Senior Executive Briefings and Presentations
- Preparation of Briefing Materials, including for Legislative Briefings
- Contract management for enterprise contracts
- Contract procurements of goods and services
- Work Order Authorization coordination
- Oversight coordination including with CDT and DGS state project approval and procurement processes
- Budget development and management
- Advanced Planning Document Development
- Budget Change Proposal Development
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
- Willingness to develop and follow agile workload management practices.
- Experience using agile framework tools, including use of Jira to support status and other workload reporting.
- Alternative work schedules
- Flexible work hours
- Remote work options
- Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days.
- Pension where employees contribute monthly, as does the Department
- Health insurance in retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management Branch Chief - Sacramento, United States - State of California
Description
Looking for a rewarding career in California Healthcare Information Technology (IT)? Each day within the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), our employees positively impact the lives of millions of California's most vulnerable citizens. The DHCS IT Strategy Services Division (ITSSD) has a great opportunity for experienced IT management professionals who want to be involved in providing excellent customer service with IT expertise, and leading consultations with business and IT executives and leadership on technical solutions to solve business and IT problems. If you love challenges, working with customers, and want to put your critical thinking, strategic and problem solving skills to work, this could be the position for you.The Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) focuses on maturing and expanding the services for managing enterprise projects, efforts, and initiatives. The ITM II provides leadership and direction to EPPMB staff and oversees state staff and consultants assigned to projects and initiatives across the enterprise.
Position:
The ITM II drives the establishment of project management processes, procedures, standards, and toolkits. The ITM II optimizes resource efficiency, supports the enterprise and IT project portfolios, and aligns DHCS initiatives with department and program goals in support of DHCS' strategic and tactical plans. The ITM II owns the services related to enterprise project management. This includes ownership of vision, maturation, management, and resourcing for both technical and non-tech nical project management services across the DHCS enterprise, The ITM II is also responsible for successful enterprise use of various project planning and delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. The ITM II is responsible for the processes and procedures, standards, and toolkits associated with the department's Project Risk & Issue Management Framework.
This position is currently remote. It may require occasional in-office work in Sacramento and/or travel to support the needs of Enterprise Technology Services and to attend meetings. The remote status may be subject to change.
This recruitment will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review: 1/16/2024, 1/30/2024 and then 2/29/2024 and 3/29/2024.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The incumbent is a Work Week Group E employee and is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office . The incumbent works in an office setting with artificial light and temperature control. The ability to use a personal computer and telephone is essential. The incumbent must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position at a workstation throughout the day and must occasionally position self to perform a variety of tasks including retrieval of files.
*Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, telework has been implemented until further notice; however, there may be times it may be required to report to the office.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
JC
Position #(s):
Working Title:
Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management Branch Chief
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II $10, $13,048.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.
The mission of DHCS is to provide Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. Our vision is to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians.
The Enterprise Technology Services Program (ETS) is responsible for designing architecting, building and delivering secure innovative solutions and services that drive health care quality and for information technology (IT) strategy formulation, enterprise architecture, enterprise portfolio management, and enterprise governance. ETS delivers customer service by providing a secure, reliable IT environment to support the program and administrative objectives of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Health Information Integrity, and Office of the Patient Advocate. ETS establishes IT policy and standards and ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding the use of IT and the safeguarding of electronic information; supports a complex portfolio of program systems.
DHCS is a dynamic department with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce which reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.
Department Website:
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Health Care Services
Attn: Certification Technician JC
M.S. 1300
P.O. Box
Sacramento , CA
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Health Care Services
Certification Technician JC
1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
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:
Leadership
DHCS offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some of these benefits:
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Irene Perez
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
California Relay Service: [redacted] (TTY), [redacted] (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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