IT PROJECT MANAGER (Classified Manager)

IT PROJECT MANAGER (Classified Manager)

Salary

$117,130.55 - $137,026.18 Annually

Location

Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Classified Management

Job Number

M00037-ALG-IT PROJECT MANAGER

Department

Technology Services & Support

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the IT Project Manager plans and delivers technology solutions through the implementation and use of project management best practices, methodologies, and tools while providing direct supervision of assigned staff.

The role exercises independent judgment in managing the District's enterprise technology project portfolio, provides leadership in support of project goals, oversees the District's project prioritization and approval process, and provides direct supervision of assigned staff.

Full Range of Salary $117,130.55 - $166,713.30

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

1.Plans and coordinates activities of technology projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished on schedule and within budget.

2.Reviews project proposals, collaborates with stakeholders to define high-level requirements, and develop project related artifacts including but not limited to project charters, communication plans, project schedules, and staffing requirement recommendations. Makes recommendations to executive managers for the allocation of technology department resources.

3.Establishes, validates, and adjusts project schedules as needed; conducts project audits and walkthroughs; reviews project deliverables; coordinates and facilitates meetings with users and staff regarding proposed and current business processes related to the project; coordinates project activities with other district office and college departments. Use district adopted systems and processes in executing project management.

4.Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting; provides project reports for management, stakeholders, or others; develops and implements communications strategies to ensure timely information is provided to executive management and stakeholders.

5.Evaluates each project and implements the most appropriate IT project management methodology including but not limited to Waterfall, Agile, Kanban and Scrum.

6.Develops project documentation in collaboration with project sponsor and vendor provided resources and involved stakeholders.

7.Makes recommendations to management for the selection of project team members; confers with project staff to outline the project and associated work; track project work assigned to technical staff to meet project goals.

8.Monitor project budgets.

9.Continuously identify, evaluate, and mitigate project issues and risks.

10.Provide encouragement and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle.

11.Develop skills and abilities of assigned project team members by providing or coordinating training.

12.Escalate to management any performance or personnel issues that arise during project execution.

13.Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy relative to project scope and stakeholders; orchestrate and lead change management to ensure project success.

14.Plan for and ensure satisfactory transition of care or handoff, custody, and control of the projects work product(s) upon completion.

15.Support development of organizational project management capability and develop a culture of project management throughout the District through training, mentoring and by example.

16.Participate in the development and continuous improvement of District project proposals, charters, plans, reviews, IT change management (ITSM) and prioritization processes.

17.Participate in the development, prioritizing, budgeting, and planning of projects, project portfolio management and related initiatives.

18.Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

19.Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of staff.

20.Provide leadership in staff development, cross training, and skill alignment to support evolving technology environments.

21.Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors degree with any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

AND

At least 2 years of progressive experience in application support or software implementation.

AND

At least 3 years of experience in a college or university within a service orientation department or at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience with managing large, complex ERP projects such as an ERP Migration, like a transition to Banner SaaS
• Experience using project management tool such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, MS Project or Team Dynamics.
• Experience summarizing project status for executive leadership.
• Experience managing projects simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating projects with various stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Principles and practices of effective project management based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Processes and procedures related to the five project phases of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing.

IT Project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum and Kanban.

Methods and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting, upgrading and problem resolution of information systems.

Operational characteristics of various network/server systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, application packages and programming languages.

Methods and techniques of system design, programming, and software installation.

Principles and practices of data and telecommunication networking.

Principles and practices of current AV and smart classroom system integration

Apply knowledge of project management best practices to deliver high quality projects on-time, within budget, and in-scope.

Show resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building and problem-solving skills in various situations.

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills

Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Set and manage customer expectations.

Demonstrated ability to drive successful project planning and execution.

Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems

Ability in developing and implementing strategies to identify and mitigate risks

Multitask and manage multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment.

Build and manage project plans and objectives and help develop project budgets.

Ability to train/mentor/coach staff in project management.

Be self-directed/driven.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of multi-faceted work plans.

Analyze, evaluate, and assess the technological needs of the District.

Read and comprehend complex written and technical materials.

Work independently without supervision.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies, project management techniques, and external process changes by reading industry publications, attending training.

Sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties outlined in this classification, the employee in this classification is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel or crouch to file. The employee in this classification may be required to conduct work at other campus locations.

The employee assigned to this classification must regularly lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work assigned to this classification is typically performed in an administrative office environment. Some travel to/from the centers and main campus may be required. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee regularly works at a computer for long periods of time and is regularly exposed to interruptions and the hazards of working with video display terminals. Hours may include evenings and weekends.

Summary of Benefits

ALG

• New hires have 30 days from date of hire to enroll in benefit plans, benefits start the first of the month following date of hire.
• Benefits will be prorated for less then full-time positions.

Health/Medical

• CalPERS is our health insurance (medical) provider.
• Vice Presidents pay $85 per month (12 months) towards premium. District pays remaining premium.
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To view Health Plans and other information, please visit:

https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates

Dental

• Delta Dental is our dental insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• PPO plan (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• $2,700 annual maximum (in-network); $2,500 annual maximum (out-of-network)
• To find a Delta Dental provider, please visit:

https://www1.deltadentalins.com/

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to print cards, view benefits/claims. It will ask for "Enrollee ID." Enter your SSN.

Vision

• VSP is our vision insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To find an eye care provider, please visit:

www.vsp.com

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to view benefits/claims and other eye care information.
• At your appointment, there is no ID card necessary. Tell them you have VSP and give them your SSN. Dependents are covered under your name.

Life Insurance

The Hartford is our group term life insurance provider.

• District covers 100%
• $10,000 Basic Term Life; $10,000 Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• Benefit available to current/active employees only
• Additional life insurance can be purchased directly through The Hartford (employee paid)

Employment Assistance Program

(EAP)

Optum is our EAP provider.

• District covers 100%

• Available to all employees; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Services are confidential and include, but are not limited to:

• Face to Face Counseling & Virtual Visits

• Self Care - On demand help for stress, anxiety, and depression

• Work Life Services

• Financial, Legal & ID Theft Services

• To log in and view services provided to you, please visit: www.liveandworkwell.com (company code - wise)

24/7/365 access to support 1-866-248-4096

Additional Retirement Savings

(Voluntary)

SchoolsFirst Plan Administration is the District's third-party administrator (TPA) and has been serving California schools for more than 40 years. In partnership with SchoolsFirst Retirement Planning, they provide education on available plans and possible tax benefits to help you plan for your future.

• Retirement plan options available to you
• Possible tax benefits and more
• Please contact Brian Arthur for further information
• Brian Arthur barthur@schoolsfirstfcu.org (279) 200-5672

CalPERS offers a 457 plan

• For more information, please visit:
• https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/retirement-benefits/deferred-compensation

Contribution limits are adjusted by the IRS annually. Please contact HR or Payroll for the current limits.

Other Voluntary Options

• American Fidelity is our assurance company provider.
• Flexible spending accounts (Section 125 plans) - allows you to deduct the cost of eligible benefits from gross earnings before taxes.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - SCC employees do not pay into state disability
• Other insurance options available
• SCC has an American Fidelity representative
• SCC does not contribute to State Disability. American Fidelity has optional disability plans that are employee paid.
• If interested in any insurance options provided by American Fidelity, please let HR know and we will ask our rep to contact you.

Paid Leave

• ALG earn 96 hours of sick leave per year; these hours accrue at 8 hours monthly
• Unused sick leave rolls over each year
• ALG earn 8 hours of emergency leave per year; 8 hours accrued at beginning of each fiscal year (July).
• ALG earns 10 hours of vacation per month
• Unused emergency leave does not roll over

Employer Solano Community College

Address 4000 Suisun Valley Road

Fairfield, California, 94534-3197

Phone 707-864-7128

Website http://www.solano.edu