Senior Project Manager

Job Description and Duties 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 (PAL), California Project Management Framework and other Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) requirements. The IT Sup II will interact with CARB program managers, CDT, California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), Department of Finance (DOF) representatives, and CARB’s executive office to acquire project approval for proposed IT projects. The IT Sup II is responsible for leading all aspects of 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. 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:

_X_ Business Technology Management ___ Information Security Engineering _X_ IT Project Management ___ Software Engineering ___ Client Services ___ System Engineering You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

PLP Language:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend trainings and meetings. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement 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 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.

• Maximum number of pages: 2

1. Describe a time when you had to prioritize and manage multiple efforts/projects/initiatives simultaneously while ensuring that deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
2. Describe a time when you led a diverse team. How do you ensure your team is motivated and engaged in their work? Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Two years of current or prior State of California experience.
2. Two years of leadership experience in managing a team.
3. Experience with CDT's PAL methodology, Knowledge of SIMM, SAM.
4. Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff, and bridge communications between various stakeholders.
5. Experience of with vendor/system integrator and provide contract management.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Convenient to public transportation Experience and Education For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position. Additional Instructions for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Vee.Sweeten@arb.ca.gov with the JC number in the subject line to confirm submission. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date. Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.