PMO Director & IT Governance Leader (Hybrid)

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and telework opportunities

CalPERS retirement benefits

Generous paid leave and holidays

Job summary

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) seeks an accomplished technology leader to serve as Information Technology Manager II, Governance and Project Section Chief / PMO Director within the Information Systems Division. This executive role oversees statewide IT governance, project oversight, and strategic planning to modernize core business applications and strengthen technology infrastructure.

The ITM II leads the Governance and Project Section, guiding procurement, contract

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex, multidisciplinary organizations.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, project management, and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with PAL processes and BCP procedures.
• PMP certification or comparable expertise is preferred.
• Experience in procurement, contract management, budgeting, and vendor oversight.
• Leadership in workforce planning, recruitment, and succession planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and oversight bodies.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance oversight for statewide IT programs and projects.
• Lead strategic planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Oversee workforce development and succession planning.
• Ensure successful delivery of high-profile technology projects across DMV ISD.
• Represent IT governance to executives, control agencies, and oversight bodies.

Skills

IT governance

Project management

Strategic planning

Agile

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) seeks an accomplished technology leader to serve as Information Technology Manager II, Governance and Project Section Chief / PMO Director within the Information Systems Division. This executive role oversees statewide IT governance, project oversight, and strategic planning to modernize core business applications and strengthen technology infrastructure.

The ITM II leads the Governance and Project Section, guiding procurement, contract