Information Technology (IT) Project Manager

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is seeking an IT Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute IT projects across the organization. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, work with IT leadership, and ensure alignment with HACLA’s mission and goals.

The role requires PMP certification and at least five years of experience managing complex IT projects. Strong analytical, communication, and vendor-management skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Engineering field, or Business Administration with technical coursework.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing complex IT projects.
• Special Requirement: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle (planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance) of information systems and related initiatives.
• Scope projects by determining project requirements; conduct business analyses; identify risks and perform risk assessments; document requirements; develop high-level project plans; define critical paths; provide cost estimates.
• Manage business and project team expectations, including issue tracking, change requests, updated requirements, and final project reviews.
• Oversee concurrent development and implementation of existing and new IT systems and components.
• Develop and manage project schedules; monitor progress to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Prepare and maintain business cases, scopes, functional requirements, IT development standards, and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical/Engineering or Business Administration with technical coursework

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Definition

Under general direction, the IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing IT-related projects to support the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). The role oversees the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with HACLA’s mission, goals, and commitments, and provides technical and managerial support to IT leadership.

Class Characteristics

The IT Project Manager reports to the IT Director and serves as a key resource in managing departmental projects and contracted vendors. The incumbent will exercise considerable independent judgment and authority, including oversight of complex and confidential technology initiatives.

Essential Functional Statements

Essential and other important duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the full project lifecycle (planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance) of information systems and related initiatives.
• Scope projects by determining project requirements; conduct business analyses; identify risks and complete risk assessments; document project requirements; develop high-level project plans; define critical paths; and provide cost estimates.
• Manage business and project team expectations, including issue tracking, change requests, updated requirements, and final project reviews.
• Manage concurrent development and implementation of existing and new IT systems and/or components.
• Develop and manage project and production schedules; monitor progress to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Prepare and maintain business cases, scopes, functional requirements, IT development standards, and project documentation.
• Assist in creating and executing test scripts and test plans, including user acceptance and parallel testing.
• Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies in IT project management and business analysis.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and communications as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, vendors, and external agencies in a timely, customer service-oriented manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by IT management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong judgment, tact, discretion, and initiative within established guidelines.
• Analytical and logical problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with limited supervision.
• Skill in evaluating contracts, budgets, proposals, and vendor/contractor compliance.
• Ability to analyze data, conceptualize solutions, and make effective recommendations.
• Knowledge of industry-standard software development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Rapid Application Development.
• Understanding of secure systems and software development lifecycle management.
• Experience in business process redesign and organizational change management.
• Knowledge of business analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project management tools.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a Technical or Engineering field, or in Business Administration with technical coursework.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing complex IT projects.
• Special Requirement: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

HIRING INFORMATION

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

Candidates will start at STEP ONE (1) of an eight-step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call [phone] or email [e-mail] no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at: http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf

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