EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Examination Number: 9-0804-D, Job Bulletin Number: 25-07
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
COMPENSATION: $11,997.08 - $18,158.51 Monthly.
Placement within this salary range depends on qualifications. This position is subject to the provisions of the County's Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP).
About Lacera
The
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $81+ billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees.
LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 194,000 Members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.
LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members are able to easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that make up the popular South Lake Avenue District.
Our Members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.
LACERA Mission: To produce, protect, and provide the promised benefits to our members.
LACERA Vision: Empowering our members to enjoy a healthy and secure retirement.
LACERA Values: Accountability, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Transparency
Our Core Values:
I ACT (Integrity, Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Transparency), serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency, we abide by our core values to ensure the public's trust, operate efficiently and cost effectively, and provide our members their promised benefits.
If you are interested in being part of this rewarding team, LACERA invites you to apply!
Benefits include a cafeteria benefit plan (14.5%-17% of monthly salary), annual leave, defined benefit retirement plan, Savings Plan (401k), Deferred Compensation Plan (457), 13 paid holidays per year, savings plan, a hybrid work schedule, tuition reimbursement, and a ride share program.
About The Position
The Information Technology Manager II - Project Management Office (PMO Manager) will oversee the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Systems Division, including six 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 Project Management Office (PMO) oversees all new technology projects, ensuring that projects make it from approval to completion. The PMO works closely with the Information Technology Coordinating Council (ITCC), an oversight body responsible for significant technology and system recommendations for incorporation into the Proposed Budget. It was established to ensure that the efficient and effective use of technology, collaboration across the organization, and strategic plan goals are achieved.
Upcoming Projects, Challenges, And Opportunities
- Mainframe Migration
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution
- Project Portfolio Management Solution
- Virtual Mailroom
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will have the 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 resource management for projects with 200+ end users
- Flexible in their approach to managing projects
- Detail-oriented
- Perseverant and determined
- Excellent resource planning, including organization and time management skills
- Change management
Vacancy Information: The current vacancy is in the Systems Division; however, the resulting eligible list for this examination can be used to fill other vacancies in LACERA, as they occur.
Work Schedule: This full-time position is required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday), with occasional nights and weekends in emergent situations. LACERA offers a hybrid work environment, and this position may be eligible to telework up to three (3) days per week.
This position is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime.
