Senior Project Manager (Information Technology Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties The CA Department of Water Resources (DWR) is recruiting for a highly talented, motivated, experienced, and people-centered Information Technology professional as a Senior Project Manager. The Information Technology Specialist II joins one of the most progressive technology organizations in CA state government to provide expert level, cross platform support for the DTS and will follow best industry practices in enterprise software solutions in Project Management, including utilizing PMBOK concepts, Agile methodologies, hybrid approach and PAL process. If you are passionate about innovative technologies, empowering teams, improving business processes, and leading meaningful technology initiatives, this is your opportunity to step into a high-impact technology and leadership role. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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: • Professional work experience in Information Technology (IT) Project Management area, preferably PMP certified. • Knowledge of State Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) process/ California Project Management Framework (CA-PMF). • Technical/ Enterprise Architectural experience supporting in a critical capacity. • Enterprise IT System implementation experience as a Project Manager. • Knowledge of vendor management, contracts and procurement. • Knowledge of Industry standards in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodology, Waterfall. • Excellent knowledge of current and emerging information technology trends • Demonstrated ability to work with a large and diverse audience in a leadership capacity to deliver defined business solutions. • Creative thinker with a demonstrated history of applying excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills to solving complex problems. • Ability to effectively complete competing workloads and projects in a timely manner. • Excellent writing and presentation skills.