Information Technology Program Director

The City of Oxnard's Information Technology Department is seeking an Information Technology Program Director who will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization's program and project management practices. This role involves managing multiple projects and/or programs, leading project/program teams, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions. The IT Program Director is expected to provide executive-level insights, strategic solution planning, and contribute to the overall success of the organization's IT initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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  Shape and define the organization's program & project management practices.
• Oversee critical and complex IT projects/programs.
• Provide executive-level insights on IT initiatives.
• Collaborate with executives to deliver excellent results
• Lead and manage large-scale IT projects/programs and programs.
• Define project objectives and success criteria.
• Engage frequently and effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes.
• Develop project plans and schedules.
• Lead resources and tasks to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Create and execute change management plans to minimize operational and end-user disruption from projects/programs
• Lead communication cadences and events aimed at keeping stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, and decisions needed.
• Manage scope and deliverables of third-party vendors
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that may benefit the organization.
• Support the implementation of new systems or system enhancements. This may involve leading alignment discussions with a variety of teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure all work needed for successful implementation is completed successfully. It may also include creating and delivering user training.
• Lead and manage project coordinators, project managers, and analysts as assigned.

The Information Technology Officer I is the journey level class for the Information Technology Officer series. This class is tasked with managing City resources and contract staff to oversee assigned systems projects and initiatives.

Essential Functions

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• As assigned, oversee the conduct of and supervision of staff including conducting performance evaluations and implementing training, and hiring, discipline and termination procedures
• Reviews system functionality, service support operations, and overall performance of assigned technology area in meeting requirements; analyzes and provides recommendations for performance and process enhancements and overall optimization of technology.
• Provides oversight of and plans, analyzes, designs, implements and/or maintains assigned technology systems, support operations and related projects
• Take action in the full range of formal personnel activities, and provide contract oversight in conjunction within the Information Technology Department.
• Plans, coordinates and supports the implementation of new and assigned existing systems, system modifications and/or the discontinuation of existing systems and related equipment.
• Participates in the development, administration and evaluation of assigned budget; monitors budget compliance and expenditures; recommends and implements budget adjustments
• Prepares and oversees the development of technical documentation, policies/procedures, proposals, process flows, training materials, performance reporting, presentations, correspondence and/or other documentation in support of assigned programs/projects/processes/functions.
• Monitors and reports on performance indicators and service levels.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:

Possession of the equivalent of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in technical, administrative or staff capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing and implementing information system programs and projects, including two (2) years of supervisory experience

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

General Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

Retirement Contributions:
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation/Annual Accrual Rates:
Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 – 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Administrative Leave:
Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.

Deferred Compensation:
The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Bilingual Pay:
A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.