Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), Enterprise Portfolio Management Office Branch (ePMO), the Information Technology Supervisory II (IT Sup II) ensures Information Technology (IT) projects are properly planned, managed, executed, and controlled to provide the highest probability for project success either directly or through subordinate resources. The IT Sup II is responsible for leading and/or supervising all aspects of successful IT project delivery, contract management, risk and issue management, managing scrum teams, removing business and technical blockers to project success, and representing CDPH in various internal and external meetings. The IT Sup II is responsible for IT project planning and oversight activities to include working closely with the Project Directors on IT Portfolio Planning, contract and vendor management, risk management, Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) development, legislative bill analysis, budget change proposal (BCP) review and alignment with fiscal documents, formal IT project oversight, and control agency collaboration and reporting. The IT Sup II ensures the project teams adheres to the Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) Section 17 and SIMM Section 19, follows all ePMO policies and procedures, and the State Contracting Manual (SCM) on all contract activities. Ensures IT project expenditures are driven by, and responsive to, the compelling business needs of CDPH programs in achieving the mission of the Department.

The IT Sup II will perform duties within the Business Technology Management and Information Technology Project Management domains.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

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) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(498963)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Knowledge of Project Management (PM) best practices and industry standards.
• Knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) best practices and industry standards.
• Knowledge of IT policies and procedural requirements from the Department of Technology including California Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL), State Administrative Manual (SA) sections 4800 through 5953 and Sections 6700 through 6780; Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM); State Contracting Manual (SCM) volume 2; and State IT governance Guidelines.
• Experience with the ability to direct and monitor multiple projects.
• Experience in managing projects leveraging new and existing enterprise technology.  
• Experience in supervising or leading project teams.
• Experience working with teams to resolve resource gaps and reprioritize workloads.
• Experience in ensuring organizational policies is developed, communicated, and followed.
• Ability to work independently and work under tight project deadlines.
• Ability to effectively develop and mentor project teams.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font, and must include the question listed below with your response. Applications without an SOQ will not be considered.

1. Describe your experience leading or supervising a project team. How did you ensure all members of the project team complete their project tasks?   What strategies did you implement to improve efficiency to meet the project requirements?
2. A lead is often required to communicate unpopular information or necessary changes that may not be personally agreeable. How do you inspire others while remaining positive in such situations?
3. Explain your approach to leadership in supporting project management and project support staff who are resistant to change in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work,

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