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Caltrans Seeks Chief for IT Business Management Section

“The incumbent is primarily responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and managing the functions of the subordinate groups,” the job posting says.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has opened recruitment for chief of the IT Business Management section (IT Manager I) to oversee Caltrans’ Contract and Performance Management including IT Acquisitions, Certifications and Contracts, Technology Business and Financial Management Operations, and Administrative Operations.

“The incumbent is primarily responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and managing the functions of the subordinate groups,” the job posting says. “The incumbent also works as a liaison in the processing of procurement packages and collaborates on the adoption of common procurement practices and shared services.”

Applicants must submit a statement of qualifications addressing four points:
  • Demonstrated broad and comprehensive experience with the state of California’s administrative, personnel and budgetary procedures.
  • Describe your IT procurement experience (position/role/duration) with IT contracts, purchasing, and procurement methods.
  • Provide two examples of previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to manage and work with cross-functional teams, business units, technical teams and other stakeholders to manage and implement administrative responsibilities for faster and more sustainable business outcomes.
  • Describe your expectations for your team, as well as yourself, in achieving measurable and customer-driven results in a rapidly changing environment.

More details about the position can be found in the duty statement. The monthly salary range is $9,114 to $12,213, and the application deadline is Aug. 15.
Dennis Noone is Executive Editor of Industry Insider. He is a career journalist, having worked at small-town newspapers and major metropolitan dailies including USA Today in Washington, D.C.