INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II JC-524857

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Public Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager within the IT project management office in Sacramento. The role requires managing IT projects using PMI, CDT, and CDPH standards across the full SDLC, including agile and waterfall methodologies.

The position offers a hybrid telework arrangement with a permanent, full-time appointment and a salary range reflecting the state's PLP adjustments; final pay reflects current fiscal-year changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects following PMI, CDT standards and CDPH guidelines.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, and resource planning across teams.
• Provide IT project oversight, reporting, and stakeholder communication throughout the lifecycle.

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well‑being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well‑being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting a modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. As well as, creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology. “The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.” “*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.” Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), Project Management Office, within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (ePMO), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) performs all aspects of project management for Information Technology (IT) projects following Project Management Institute (PMI), California Department of Technology (CDT) standards, CDPH standards and industry best practices. The ITS II leverages project management practices and tools for various System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methods (such as waterfall and agile) through the entire project management life cycle. The ITS II manages and leads all IT Projects adhering to Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) Section 17 and SIMM Section 19. In ensuring associated project and contract documents meet control agency-imposed deadlines for IT project approval, development, closing, and reporting processes. Activities will include but not limited to developing and sharing tools, techniques and best practices when managing projects; provide IT project oversight, authorizing IT projects by performing all aspects of the California Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL); managing IT contract acquisitions and resulting contract; ensuring vendor management methods are established and followed; and training and leading project management teams on various aspects of project management. The ITS II provides clear verbal and written communication to promote common understanding and appropriate information sharing. The ITS II collects information and develops quality reports. The ITS II has extensive contact with colleagues at all levels within CDPH, vendors, other State/Federal departments, and control agencies. The ITS II must exercise sound judgment, effectively manage projects, and produce timely, high-quality IT products in order to align with the ePMO mission to deliver successful technology solutions that advance the missions of CDPH public health programs. The ITS II will perform duties within the IT Project Management and Business Technology Management domains. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. This is a reposting of JC-524857 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026.

Position Details

Job Code # JC-524857

Position #(s) 580-154-1414-009

Working Title Senior Project Manager

Classification INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions 1

Work Location Sacramento County

Telework Hybrid

Job Type Permanent, Full Time