Information Technology Project Manager I

County of Los Angeles; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public service organization as an Information Technology Project Manager I. This role involves planning and managing IT projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring quality results. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the County of Los Angeles offers a robust benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Cafeteria Benefit Plan

Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans

13 paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in software development or project management.
• Experience in a centralized IT organization.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages IT projects including system upgrades.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define project scope.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems

Job description

Position/Program Information

Exam Number
F2604A-R
When to Apply
We will be accepting online applications from Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, May 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, May 19, 2025, to be accepted.
Type of Recruitment
We welcome applications from everyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent compensation package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays. Click here to see a list of employee benefits.

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Essential Job Functions

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages, and leads the execution of smaller information technology projects such as upgrades to existing systems or implementation of commercial off-the-shelf software without substantial customization.

• Collaborates with project stakeholders and contributes to or leads project initiation activities that may include defining scope and performance measures, developing a business case, determining a project approach, and developing and establishing a project charter.

• Contributes to or leads project-planning activities such as alternatives analyses and feasibility assessments, refinements of scope and performance measures, project approach, identification of resource requirements, budget and schedule development, establishment of initial project team and document project management plan.

• Understands and applies appropriate methodologies and tools for specific projects and situations to deliver consistent, effective, and quality results.

• Manages all aspects of project execution including budget and funding outlays, resources, schedule, staff and plan performance, risks, reporting, anticipated and unexpected issues and problems, quality, scope, outcomes, and results.

• Contributes to or leads the development and execution of communication plan, which may include communicating with multiple stakeholders about the project’s impact or status.

• Prepares status reports and provides updates to internal and external project stakeholders, sponsors, and oversight agencies.

• Coordinates, requests, and recommends changes to original specifications with project sponsor, project team, or stakeholders.

• Identifies potential problems and facilitates their resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.

• Leads or participates in project close-out activities such as transitions, lessons learned, and post-implementation review and reporting.

• Applies interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, management, and stakeholders.

• Participates actively in developing solicitations and associated documents for contracted services in connection with ongoing projects, as needed.

• Serves as technical lead and coordinates the activities of a project team, as needed.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Information Technology Project Manager I

Requirements

We are looking for innovative and dedicated individuals who have:

Option I: A Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field -AND- Three (3) years of experience performing software development, project management, or business** or systems analysis*** in a centralized information technology organization****.

OR

Option II: Six (6) years of experience in planning, managing, and leading the execution of information technology projects in a centralized information technology organization****. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

For Options I and II, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute may be substituted for an additional two (2) years of experience.

Special requirement information:

*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.

If you have the PMP certification, please also provide a legible copy to us. The degree and certification verifications can be uploaded to your application or you may email legible copies to [e-mail] within seven (7) days from the end of the filing period.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Business analysis is defined as understanding, documenting, and improving business processes and performing business process analysis in the context of IT systems. Common work products include business requirements specifications for IT systems, process diagrams, logical data models, and functional systems designs.

***Systems analysis is defined as applying knowledge of technology and current systems in the use of functional requirements and process designs to produced detailed technical designs specifying how the requirements will be implemented in application systems.

****A centralized Information Technology organization, which is under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organizational unit, is responsible for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organizational unit.

Withhold information:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience and education must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

Endorsement of county qualifications:

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing to [e-mail]. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold, or have held, a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

License:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Physical class:

Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation (if applicable) regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

Examination content: This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Maintaining Good Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Willingness to Learn
• Responsibility
• Deductive Reasoning

Candidates may be invited to participate in both Part I and II. However, only those that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I, will have Part II scored.

Part II: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:

• Project Communications Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Management Characteristics
• Project Management Methodologies
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Stakeholder Management
• Project Time Management

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each assessment to be added onto the list.

Exam Review:

Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.

Transfer of test components:

If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test preparation:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025