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Information Technology Manager II - Project Management Office (PMO)
Pasadena, CA
Job Description
Information Technology Manager II – Project Management Office (PMO)
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) – Systems Division
Pasadena, California
Annual Salary: $135,701 - $205,394 DOE/DOQ
The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is seeking an Information Technology Manager II — Project Management Office (PMO Manager) for a newly created management position that oversees the Project Management Office within the IT Systems Division. The PMO creates and maintains standards for the project management of LACERA, ensuring that best practices are followed regarding budget, timeline, compliance, and staff allocation. The PMO Manager receives approved projects from the operations oversight committee and collaborates closely with all divisions to execute projects in accordance with LACERA objectives. This experienced, highly responsive IT leader reports to the Chief, Information Technology (CIT) and will oversee a staff of seven and an approximate budget of $3 million. The PMO Manager will be a communicative, solutions-oriented, and collaborative leader, who demonstrates the technical knowledge to guide and develop staff members while working with executive leaders across the organization, including presenting to executives and LACERA Board members in public meetings. If you want to lead a team that carries out LACERA’s mission to protect, produce, and provide the promised benefits to its members, apply today!
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/08c1912d-0186-4c02-8f06-6fcb0f169082
THE JOB
The PMO Manager will oversee the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Systems Division, including seven subordinate project managers, an approximate budget of $3 million, and various projects and systems while reporting to the Chief, Information Technology (CIT). The PMO Manager will set and maintain a standard repeatable process for project completion and support and advocate for the project managers in the PMO. They will track the progress of important technology projects at LACERA and ensure they make it to completion. They will hold vendors accountable to project milestones and deadlines and be comfortable interfacing with legal when necessary. The successful candidate for this role will be an experienced project management professional with a proven track record of managing both vendors and internal staff members. They will be a motivated and organized leader who is eager to participate in organizational change management. This candidate will have a foundational comprehension of network architecture, business process design, disaster recovery, and software development as well. This position is also expected to give presentations to Executive Management, other departments within the organization, and to the Board of Trustees at monthly meetings.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will have knowledge of, ability to, and/or will be:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
SALARY AND BENEFITS
An annual salary of $135,701 - $205,394 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package
SELECTION PROCESS:
HOW TO APPLY:
Online Application: LACERA offers a simple and convenient online application (application process should only take 15 minutes). For first consideration, please apply online by September 11th at https://tinyurl.com/mwt3ud4y and attach your cover letter (desired) and resume.
SAVE THE DATES: Round one interviews will be virtual and take place on October 10th. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on October 23rd. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any questions:
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) – Systems Division
Pasadena, California
Annual Salary: $135,701 - $205,394 DOE/DOQ
The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is seeking an Information Technology Manager II — Project Management Office (PMO Manager) for a newly created management position that oversees the Project Management Office within the IT Systems Division. The PMO creates and maintains standards for the project management of LACERA, ensuring that best practices are followed regarding budget, timeline, compliance, and staff allocation. The PMO Manager receives approved projects from the operations oversight committee and collaborates closely with all divisions to execute projects in accordance with LACERA objectives. This experienced, highly responsive IT leader reports to the Chief, Information Technology (CIT) and will oversee a staff of seven and an approximate budget of $3 million. The PMO Manager will be a communicative, solutions-oriented, and collaborative leader, who demonstrates the technical knowledge to guide and develop staff members while working with executive leaders across the organization, including presenting to executives and LACERA Board members in public meetings. If you want to lead a team that carries out LACERA’s mission to protect, produce, and provide the promised benefits to its members, apply today!
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/08c1912d-0186-4c02-8f06-6fcb0f169082
THE JOB
The PMO Manager will oversee the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Systems Division, including seven subordinate project managers, an approximate budget of $3 million, and various projects and systems while reporting to the Chief, Information Technology (CIT). The PMO Manager will set and maintain a standard repeatable process for project completion and support and advocate for the project managers in the PMO. They will track the progress of important technology projects at LACERA and ensure they make it to completion. They will hold vendors accountable to project milestones and deadlines and be comfortable interfacing with legal when necessary. The successful candidate for this role will be an experienced project management professional with a proven track record of managing both vendors and internal staff members. They will be a motivated and organized leader who is eager to participate in organizational change management. This candidate will have a foundational comprehension of network architecture, business process design, disaster recovery, and software development as well. This position is also expected to give presentations to Executive Management, other departments within the organization, and to the Board of Trustees at monthly meetings.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will have knowledge of, ability to, and/or will be:
- Project management methodologies
- Conflict resolution and strong written and verbal communication
- An inclusive, effective, engaging, and inspirational leader and team member
- Responsive, collaborative, and customer-service-oriented
- Large-scale budget management for projects with 200+ end users
- Flexible to their approach in managing projects
- Attention to detail
- Persistence and determination
- Excellent resource planning, including organization and time management skills
- Change management
- Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, ServiceNow, and/or other like applications
- Project Management Certification
- Business Process Design Solutions
- Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity
- Administration and Operations
- Software Development
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
- Option A:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field; AND
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization, performing information systems analysis and design, application development, network administration or operating systems analysis; of which two (2) years must be in a management capacity
- Option B:
- Three (3) years of experience at the level of Information Technology Manager I, LACERA, or Information Technology Specialist I, LACERA
- Option C:
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in managing the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of a large complex information systems program in a large, multi-service public or private sector organization
- And a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
An annual salary of $135,701 - $205,394 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package
SELECTION PROCESS:
HOW TO APPLY:
Online Application: LACERA offers a simple and convenient online application (application process should only take 15 minutes). For first consideration, please apply online by September 11th at https://tinyurl.com/mwt3ud4y and attach your cover letter (desired) and resume.
SAVE THE DATES: Round one interviews will be virtual and take place on October 10th. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on October 23rd. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any questions:
- wendi@wbcpinc.com
- 707.776.6573 direct
- 866.929.WBCP (9227) toll-free
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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