IT Project Manager

State of California - California Secretary of State; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California - California Secretary of State is recruiting for two permanent, full-time Information Technology Specialist I positions to serve as project manager/lead on medium/high risk IT projects. The ITS I will manage all phases of the project management and system development life cycles to ensure efficient delivery of IT products and services.

These roles involve coordinating with agency division chiefs and senior management, guiding maintenance initiatives and updates to

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT projects through the full SDLC.
• Ability to coordinate with division chiefs and senior management.
• Strong communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all phases of IT project life cycle.
• Coordinate objectives with agency leadership and IT division.
• Ensure on-time delivery of IT products and systems.

Skills

Project management

SDLC

Stakeholder coordination

IT project delivery

Job description

Job Description and Duties

The Secretary of State’s (SOS) Project Management Office is recruiting to fill two (2) permanent, full-time Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) positions to serve as project manager/lead on medium/high risk and complex Information Technology (IT) projects.

Under the direction of an Information Technology Manager I, the ITS I manages and oversees all phases of the project management and system development life cycles to ensure efficient and effective delivery of IT products, services, and systems. The incumbent will coordinate project objectives by working closely with agency division chiefs, senior management, and the rest of the Information Technology Division. Projects include system maintenance efforts, development or updates to existing applications and systems, and updates of existing applications in response to new legislation…

This position is eligible for telework; all telework employees must be California residents and may be required to report to the Secretary of State’s Headquarters in Sacramento when needed.

For complete position details, review the official Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 10/30/2026