Senior Project Manager

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Air Resources Board is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex IT projects that support their mission of improving air quality. The role includes managing project teams, facilitating approvals, and ensuring successful delivery within compliance frameworks. This permanent, full-time position is based in Sacramento, offering a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT projects through entire lifecycle.
• Ability to manage scrum teams effectively.
• Experience in acquiring project approvals and coordinating with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex IT projects from initiation to completion, managing risks and issues.
• Interact with program managers and executive office for project approvals.
• Manage staff and vendors supporting PMO objectives.

Skills

Project Management

IT Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Job description

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-481321

Position #(s):

673-860-1404-009

Working Title:

Senior Project Manager

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

$8,256.00 - $11,063.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify

CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to [e-mail] to confirm submission.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a dynamic and innovative leader in setting and implementing controls to protect and improve air quality for the citizens of California. The Board's scientific and technical programs rely extensively on web-based information systems. The mission of the Office of Information Services (OIS) is to leverage the most effective information technologies available to achieve CARB's program goals. This mission includes ensuring that such technologies are professionally managed, properly maintained and secured, and efficiently utilized.

The OIS Project Management Office Branch (PMO) is responsible for leading the most complex CARB IT projects and contracts. CARB’s IT PMO branch manages an average of more than $100 million in IT projects each year and promotes the use of standardized project management methodologies, business analysis methodologies, and best practices throughout the organization. The PMO branch is also responsible for best practices in organizational change management and lean processes. The PMO plans, controls, and executes CARB’s IT projects, ensuring that CARB complies with California Department of Technology (CDT) policies and requirements.

CARB is looking for an experienced Information Technology Supervisor II (IT Sup II) to work as the Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM). The Sr. PM will manage varying complex IT projects through project lifecycle stages, while adhering to CDT’s policy, Project Approval lifecycle, California Project Management Framework and other SIMM requirements. The IT Sup II will interact with other program managers, CDT and DOF representatives, and CARB’s executive office to acquire project approval for proposed IT projects. The IT Sup II will coordinate with program leads to develop project approval lifecycle documents and artifacts for submission to CARB Executive, Cal EPA, and CDT for project approval.

The IT Sup II is responsible for leading all aspects of successful IT project delivery, including risk and issue management, managing scrum teams, removing business and technical blockers to project success, and representing CARB in various internal and external meetings. In addition to directing the activities of project teams, the IT Sup II will manage staff and vendors in support of PMO efforts and will also lead, provide oversight, and provide direction. The IT Sup II ensures that IT project expenditures are driven by, and responsive to, the compelling business needs of CARB programs in achieving the mission of the Department.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS:

• Business Technology Management
• IT Project Management
  
  
  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

• Require Name on SQ
• Require Job Control Number on SQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial 12 pt)
• Describe your experience managing projects. Include how many years experience you have managing projects.
• Provide an exaple of projects that you have managed. What kind of complex issues did you encounter and how did you handle them?
• Describe your leadership/management style.
  
  
  

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/2/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Air Resources Board

Essam Gad

Attn: Classification and Certification Unit

1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Air Resources Board

Essam Gad

Classification and Certification Unit

1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Supplemental Application - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.
  
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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