This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.
Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.
Do you thrive in fast-paced, large-scale technology modernization efforts and excel at leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives? If you are an experienced project leader who can bring together executives, business programs, technical teams, System Integrators (SIs), contractors, and vendors to successfully deliver mission-critical technology solutions, this position offers an opportunity to play a key leadership role in DMV's Digital eXperience Platform (DXP) Driver’s License/Identification (DL/ID) modernization project.
This position is located at DMV Headquarters in Sacramento. DMV's Information Systems Division (ISD) DXP DL/ID Project is seeking an experienced and highly motivated senior project and portfolio management professional to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Department's large-scale information technology modernization initiatives.
Serving as a senior project and portfolio management lead, the incumbent will direct and coordinate highly complex and mission-critical modernization projects involving State staff, System Integrator (SI) personnel, contractors, vendors, and State and contractor project managers. The incumbent will establish project objectives, governance structures, delivery expectations, decision-making processes, performance measures, and project management standards to support successful delivery.
Due to the size, complexity, and criticality of DMV's DXP modernization initiatives, the incumbent must possess strong leadership, communication, analytical, negotiation, organizational, and decision-making skills and be comfortable operating in a highly visible environment involving executive leadership, multiple vendors, competing priorities, and significant project dependencies.
This is a limited term position that may be extended to 24 months and may become permanent.
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
DMV operates 24/7. The incumbent may be required to carry a work cell phone and laptop. The incumbent may need to be on-site to carry out their duties. Hybrid telework is available but is subject to change. Telework requires California residency. This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked. The incumbent should be available to travel as needed and work evenings and weekends to maintain project schedules.
Travel expenses related to reporting to designated office is employee’s own responsibility and is not eligible for reimbursement.
Qualifications
Special Requirements:
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.:
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