IT Project Manager

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The IT Project Manager leads complex, multi-department technology initiatives that support court operations, digital transformation, and enterprise modernization. The role manages full project and program lifecycles, including scope definition, planning, execution, organizational readiness, implementation, and post-implementation stabilization. The Manager provides strategic direction, ensures alignment with business priorities, and drives delivery across diverse technical domains such as applications, infrastructure, data, and integrations. The Manager leads the interagency rollout of technology solutions, guiding adoption efforts across counties and partner organizations to support broader justice system modernization. This position requires advanced project management expertise, strong analytical capability, and the ability to navigate a highly regulated public-sector environment. The IT Project Manager works closely with executives, business units, technical teams, and vendors to coordinate resources, manage risks, and ensure solutions meet operational, security, and compliance requirements. The role also leads change management efforts to support user adoption, process alignment, and long-term sustainability of implemented solutions. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and has significant impact on service quality, system reliability, and organizational readiness for change.

Key responsibilities:

• Project management methodologies: Lead complex IT projects by selecting and applying Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies to plan, execute, monitor, and deliver technology initiatives in alignment with governance, compliance, and organizational needs.
• Technical and analytical leadership: Translate business and regulatory requirements into functional and technical specifications by analyzing problems, evaluating solution options, and guiding teams toward scalable, cost-effective technology implementations.
• Vendor and stakeholder management: Coordinate work across vendors, executives, and cross-functional teams by defining expectations, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring clear communication of scope, priorities, and deliverables.
• Change management and organizational readiness: Develop and implement change management strategies by assessing impacts, preparing stakeholders, delivering communication and training, and supporting user adoption of new systems and processes.
• Quality assurance and risk mitigation: Ensure project quality and control by establishing testing strategies, validating deliverables, monitoring risks and dependencies, and implementing mitigation plans to maintain scope, schedule, and budget.
• Public-sector and court environment alignment: Support successful project delivery in a regulated environment by navigating procurement, compliance, and court-specific workflows and ensuring IT initiatives meet legislative, security, and operational requirements.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Employment with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County requires employees to maintain their primary residence within the State of California. Applicants must currently reside in California or be willing to establish California residency by the start of employment. This requirement will be verified during the hiring process.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:

• OPTION I:9+years' experience providing technical and business process support, analysis, or project work for systems/applications.
• OPTION II: Associate’s degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND-7+ years' experience providing technical and business process support, analysis, or project work for systems/applications.
• OPTION II: Bachelor’s degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND-5+ years' experience providing technical and business process support, analysis, or project work for systems/applications.
• OPTION IV: Master’s degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND-3+ years' experience providing technical and business process support, analysis, or project work for systems/applications.

*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP certified; additional certifications such as CSM, SAFe, ITIL, or PgMP preferred.
• Self-driven, highly accountable leader with a results-oriented mindset and strong bias for execution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous programs/projects across diverse technology domains while maintaining strategic alignment and operational control.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, cost control, and resource planning.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, bridging executive vision with detailed execution plans.
• Experience contributing to or managing enterprise-level governance structures, including project intake, prioritization frameworks, and cross-department alignment mechanisms.
• Experience leading modernization initiatives in government or court environments, including navigating legislative mandates, funding cycles, and policy-driven constraints.
• Ability to brief executives, steering committees, and oversight bodies using concise, data-driven insights that support high-stakes decision-making.
• Experience overseeing multi-vendor technology ecosystems involving shared SLAs, integrated delivery schedules, and coordinated risk management across multiple contracts.
• Experience leading large-scale organizational change efforts involving significant process redesign, workforce impacts, or cross-department adoption challenges.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linkedHERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We willnotify youof the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION:Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed toMPenate@lacourt.org.

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