The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

Salary:  $7,921 – 10,615 / Month

To apply, go directly to:  www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

THE JOB: Under general supervision, partner with business and technical stakeholders to understand the business needs and suggest technology solutions while maintaining trusted relationships. Manage projects through complete lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering through change management and stabilization. Manage PMO processes and lead change management efforts in organizational adoption of PMO processes. Manage business and vendor relationships; participate in RFP and contract development and negotiation. Plan, design, develop, and implement business, financial, and/or operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes, including gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements; generate and compile reports based on the findings, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to systems issues; and perform other work as required. The ideal candidate would have deep experience with project management and PMO operations, as well as a wide range of business technology solutions. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, computer science, accounting, management information systems or a related field AND two years of experience managing complex business projects, which must have included one year of project management responsibility that involved: design and/or implementation for small and medium business information applications; operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards; and the use of data retrieval and reporting methodologies. Some positions may require experience with state-mandated data systems. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Live, work and play in beautiful Santa Cruz County!

The County’s natural beauty spans from its coastal beaches to its redwood forests. The County also has excellent shopping throughout the local communities and features a lively downtown area in the City of Santa Cruz.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com