Digital Courts Operations Lead - IT & Apps Management

Judicial Council of California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

The Information Technology office is accepting applications for a Manager position to join the Digital Courts Operations unit.

With limited oversight, the Manager position is responsible for providing technical and program management leadership for teams supporting critical applications. This includes oversight of design and development initiatives, adherence to architectural best practices, testing, business process reengineering, deployments, onboarding, and communication with program partners. The role also encompasses managing day-to-day operational support for Judicial Council and Court systems, including but not limited to:

• Web Services
• Digital Accessibility Services
• Digital Language Services
• SharePoint Services
• Self-Represented Litigant E-Services

Additional responsibilities include relationship management and collaboration with internal JCIT departments, other Judicial Council divisions, trial courts, justice partners, and external vendors. The position requires expertise in budget management, personnel management, preparation of Budget Change Proposals, and negotiation of vendor agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight for the development and administration of strategic plans, goals, policies, and tactical work plans for Court Management Services Area.
• Provide management directions to the Court Application Services team.
• Provide oversight for the development and administration of strategic plans, goals, policies, and tactical work plans for Court and Judicial Council Web Services.
• Responsible for the oversight of assigned program budgets, development of Request for Proposals, and development of Budget Change Proposals.
• Provide oversight for Web Services and Systems Roadmaps
• Supervisory duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

An additional four (4) years of professional experience in the assigned function may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline, and two (2) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including but not limited to program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience

OTHER

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment authorization to work in the United States will be required.

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.