Public Sector Strategy Senior Manager
Crowe, Sacramento, CA, United States
Job Description
The California State Controller's Office (SCO) is currently implementing a large and complex SaaS solution to support the California State Payroll System (CSPS) project. CSPS is a massive project, and the implementation includes both Personnel and Payroll functionality to support the needs of some 300,000 employees across 160 agencies and 21 bargaining units. With an estimated project budget exceeding $1 billion and staffing approaching 300 IT professionals, this highly complex effort is expected to continue for the next several years.
Responsibilities
The Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for ensuring that formal PM processes are in place and followed across all project workstreams (leadership, functional, technical, and organizational change management)
ensuring documentation is maintained in accordance with policy and procedure
providing regular periodic reporting on project risks, issues, and overall health, including stakeholder presentations, as needed
assisting the CSPS Leadership Team in monitoring system integrator performance
providing analysis and recommendations for improvements to project management processes
Contract Required Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), in understanding and following the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with at least 2,000 users and a project value of at least $2,000,000.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), in adhering to, and applying, project management principles for an IT project, in all the following knowledge areas: a) Schedule Management b) Risk/Issue Management c) Scope/Change Management d) Communications Management and e) Governance Management.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), authoring complex reports and technical documents, and documenting lessons learned for an IT project.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), monitoring the project performance of an IT Project throughout the project lifecycle to include updating and maintaining project plans, such as: schedule, quality, risks, scope, governance, requirement, contract management, project management, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), in utilizing Microsoft Project to create schedules, project plans, manage resources and keep track of time on an IT project.
Must possess one (1) of the following current and valid certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or a certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) offered by the American Society for Quality. Certification must be provided. No alternative certifications will be considered.
Additional Qualifications
Strong analytical, organizational and core project management skills
Ability to help client personnel to leverage technology to solve business problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to client service and professionalism
Possess conceptual thinking skills, creativity and flexibility
Work well both independently and in a team
Must be self‑sufficient and able to self‑manage
Experienced and comfortable in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Ability to learn quickly and adapt with other technology applications in day‑to‑day work
Other
Candidates will need to complete and pass a background check conducted by SCO prior to beginning work
All staff must be based in the continental United States. Remote work is allowed. However, with advance notice, the State may require project staff to occasionally work on‑site or travel to Sacramento for project meetings.
Normal working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific time. All staff, regardless of location, are required to perform duties within those hours.
Benefits Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
EEO Statement Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Compliance In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
Wage Range The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $133,100.00 - $280,700.00 per year.
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Responsibilities
The Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for ensuring that formal PM processes are in place and followed across all project workstreams (leadership, functional, technical, and organizational change management)
ensuring documentation is maintained in accordance with policy and procedure
providing regular periodic reporting on project risks, issues, and overall health, including stakeholder presentations, as needed
assisting the CSPS Leadership Team in monitoring system integrator performance
providing analysis and recommendations for improvements to project management processes
Contract Required Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), in understanding and following the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with at least 2,000 users and a project value of at least $2,000,000.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), in adhering to, and applying, project management principles for an IT project, in all the following knowledge areas: a) Schedule Management b) Risk/Issue Management c) Scope/Change Management d) Communications Management and e) Governance Management.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), authoring complex reports and technical documents, and documenting lessons learned for an IT project.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), monitoring the project performance of an IT Project throughout the project lifecycle to include updating and maintaining project plans, such as: schedule, quality, risks, scope, governance, requirement, contract management, project management, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience, within the past twenty (20), in utilizing Microsoft Project to create schedules, project plans, manage resources and keep track of time on an IT project.
Must possess one (1) of the following current and valid certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or a certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) offered by the American Society for Quality. Certification must be provided. No alternative certifications will be considered.
Additional Qualifications
Strong analytical, organizational and core project management skills
Ability to help client personnel to leverage technology to solve business problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to client service and professionalism
Possess conceptual thinking skills, creativity and flexibility
Work well both independently and in a team
Must be self‑sufficient and able to self‑manage
Experienced and comfortable in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Ability to learn quickly and adapt with other technology applications in day‑to‑day work
Other
Candidates will need to complete and pass a background check conducted by SCO prior to beginning work
All staff must be based in the continental United States. Remote work is allowed. However, with advance notice, the State may require project staff to occasionally work on‑site or travel to Sacramento for project meetings.
Normal working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific time. All staff, regardless of location, are required to perform duties within those hours.
Benefits Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
EEO Statement Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Compliance In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
Wage Range The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $133,100.00 - $280,700.00 per year.
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