Jan 22, 2026
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
- State of California Office of the Controller
- Hybrid
- $11,388 - $13,842 monthly
Job Description
Under the broad administrative and policy direction provided by the Project Manager (C.E.A), the CSPS Technical Chief is a key member of the CSPS Executive Leadership team and through subordinate managers is responsible for overseeing all CSPS technical activities related to the planning, design, development, implementation and system maintenance and operations for the future HR and Payroll System. The CSPS Technical Chief’s scope of responsibility includes system and data interfaces, system security, system architecture, system environments, software development or configuration activity for, software tools, such as SharePoint, and data conversion for the CSPS Project. CSPS will deliver a modern solution for Human Capital Management (HCM) including core HR functionality (position control, personnel administration, benefits administration, time management, and travel and expense management) and Payroll with employee self-service and streamlined business processes using innovative technology solutions of CGI Advantage.
The incumbent must demonstrate the highest level of expertise in leadership, design, development, and configuration of highly complex technical systems, in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices, Waterfall and Agile system implementation methodologies, Change Control practices, and customer service.
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
- Working in alignment with the CSPS Functional Team and CSPS Project Management Office and through subordinate managers, plans, organizes and directs a large multidisciplinary technical team consisting of state and vendor staff in all activities to plan, design, develop or configure, implement, and support the CSPS future solution. Manages service delivery for complex system and data interfaces within SCO, external departments and third-party vendors, development of custom functionality, supporting software tools, security, environment management, data conversion, customized reports, and data staging for development, test, production, and other environments. Ensures the CSPS Technical Team adheres to technical standards, project schedule, security requirements, and quality standards as defined in the various CSPS Project Management Plans. Responsible for ensuring the solution integrator meets the non-functional requirements through testing and ensuring full requirements traceability.
- Provides leadership in the identification, quantification, and mitigation of project issues and risks. Provides strategic leadership in discussions regarding process design, product strategy, technical deliverables, change impacts and potential issues to help remove barriers to keep the project on track. Adheres the CSPS Schedule Management Plan and ensures the team is reporting on tasks and meets the agreed upon system implementation schedule.
- Develops and influences the future solution IT policies, strategic vision with the solution integrator, project goals and objectives and ensures the implemented future solution meets those goals and objectives.
- Develop quality software development and implementation policies that include repeatable standards and guidelines and reusable assets to ensure new systems and solutions are high-quality and cost-effective.
- As part of the CSPS Executive Leadership team engages in strategic and innovative planning and resolution of the most critical risks or issues. The incumbent presents and supports recommendations or status to Sponsors, Control Agencies, or the Legislature.
- Represent CSPS at all levels of state organizations including executives and solution integrator partners. Make presentations to large and small groups and lead project meetings with various functional and technical focus groups and task forces comprised of departmental, control agency and labor union representatives.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships within the SCO, contractor management staff, project staff, business partners, department and agency staff, executives, and other project stakeholders.
- Lead and manage teams to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities and work performance. Develop and maintain a high performing organizational culture. Provide opportunities for experience and advancement. Ensure staff have the proper training needed to perform their critical role.
- Assists in the planning of the future organization with executive management. Identify resource needs and develop or provide input into the development of budget requests. Recruit, manage, and monitor the performance of the CSPS Technical Team and their activities.
About State of California Office of the Controller
As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, the Controller’s office is responsible for the accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. The Controller independently audits government agencies that spend state funds and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. The Controller also safeguards many types of property until claimed by the rightful owners. The Controller serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority affecting policies ranging from land management, affordable housing, and alternative transportation to crime victim compensation and health and educational facilities. They are a member of numerous financing authorities, fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. They also serve on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds. The Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.