INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
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About the role
Job Posting: DxP Program and Quality Assurance Section Manager– Telework Hybrid
Department of Motor Vehicles
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
$11,388.00 - $13,842.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/2/2026
Job Description and Duties
This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.
DMV’s Information Systems Division (ISD) is seeking a dynamic Technical Section Manager responsible for the strategic coordination of DMV’s DL/ID Modernization Phase. Under the general direction of the Project Director, CEA B, the Information Technology (IT) Manager II will be a member of the ISD senior leadership team and serve as the core project leadership team of the DMV’s Enterprise Modernization Project (DxP). This position has full management responsibility for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and managing all activities associated with the Modernization Project.
- Oversee & manage scope, resources, and schedules for all aspects related to enterprise technology modernization.
- Plan, implement, and coordinate project activities with internal/external stakeholders, oversight agencies and vendor teams.
- Provides expert knowledge assistance in implementation services evaluation and selection, and manage contract negotiations with software, hardware, and service vendors.
- Oversee project budget and develop appropriate fiscal controls.
- Review and evaluate project plans; monitor project progress and determine appropriate actions to ensure delivery of new software releases and other deliverables on schedule.
- Oversee modernization architect, framework, deliverable, environment, and data analytics activities.
- Organize project activities including initiating project infrastructure, coordinating project team logistics and facilities, and coordinating required start-up procurement and installations.
- Review and evaluate project deliverables, including advising the project sponsors and stakeholders on recommendations made by the vendor/contractor concerning system architecture and implementation strategies and plans.
- Oversee the development, testing, and delivery of training for customers/end users on the new software applications and reengineered business processes.
- Responsible for facilitating collaboration between all involved business stakeholders, vendor partners and control agencies to ensure the success of the project.
- Represent DMV by testifying before committees, control agencies, review boards, and/or the legislature.
- Establishing and hiring the Modernization Project Teams.
This Limited Term position may be extended to 24 months and may become Permanent.
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.
- Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/2/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Other -
A written response to the item(s) listed in the Written Response section below, no more than 2 page(s) in length with no less than Arial 12-point font and 1-inch margins, submitted as a separate document. A Resume does not take the place of a written response.
Written responses may be similar in format to a Statement of Qualifications. Be sure to follow all instructions closely. For helpful tips on crafting a strong SOQ, view CalHR’s video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-mGmyx1TY.
Candidates are advised to:
- use simple formatting (avoid justified text, large text boxes, or custom bullets),
- use standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman,
- left-align the text,
- save the written response as a PDF document, and “flatten” it before uploading by printing to PDF or using the “Save as PDF” feature, and
- submit or upload the written response PDF document as part of the application package.
Desirable Qualifications
- Leadership experience managing and overseeing complex enterprise IT projects that involve planning, implementation, on-going postproduction support, and problem solving.
- Expert knowledge in application development and its life cycle, proficient in software implementation services evaluation and selection, and able to manage vendor/contractor services/performance.
- Technical experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, developing and executing automated test scripts, implementing test frameworks, performing regression and integration testing across complex systems, validating data integrity and API functionality, and using modern QA tools and methodologies to ensure high quality, reliable software delivery.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, creating strong partnerships in a collaborative environment with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience managing conflicting priorities, whether it relates to projects or business requests.
- Experience with managing enterprise System Integrators for large enterprise IT projects.
- Experience with:
- Procurement, contract, and vendor management; budget; human resources; business technology; and customer relations management
- Cross-organizational collaboration
- Reporting project status updates to oversight agencies
- Managing vendor product deliveries including SLAs and contract negotiations
Benefits
- Benefits summary – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/general-benefits/
- Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/
- Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service – https://www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/
- Job descriptions and pay scales – https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Tools/ClassSalarySearch.aspx
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Lynn Chan
(916) 657-6786
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights and Resolution
(916) 657-7553
Job Application Package Checklist
Contrary to the "How To Apply" and "Alternate Application Process" sections of this job posting, the Job Application Package Checklist is not required. However, applicants must submit all Required Application Documents identified under the "Application Instructions" section by the final filing date.
Written Response
- Describe your experience overseeing and guiding technical activities for large scale enterprise modernization efforts.
- Describe your technical experience across Quality Assurance and enterprise technology domains.
- Describe your experience developing and recommending technical or QA architecture for major IT initiatives.
- Describe your experience managing large, complex IT portfolios or modernization initiatives valued at over $100 million.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile
- Scrum
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