IT Project and Change Manager

IT Project and Change Manager Apply now Job no: 558043 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: Chancellor's Office Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time Chancellor's Office Statement Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of IT Project and Change Manager. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Salary The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $129,888 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work Arrangements Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California. Premium Benefits Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Generous vacation plan 15 paid holidays a year Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members) Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package Classification Administrator II Position Information The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an experienced IT Project and Change Manager to lead strategic technology and organizational initiatives that strengthen how the CSU delivers services across the Chancellor's Office and 22 campuses. As a member of the Project and Change Management Office (PCMO), this role integrates project management and organizational change management to help organizations successfully plan, implement, and adopt technology and business change. Working across people, process, and technology, the IT Project and Change Manager partners with business and technology leaders to align stakeholders, navigate competing priorities, manage organizational change, and deliver sustainable outcomes that support the CSU mission. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Director of Project and Change Management Office, the IT Project and Change Manager will perform duties as outlined below: 1. Project Leadership -Lead enterprise technology projects and strategic initiatives from initiation through implementation, transition, and successful adoption. -Develop practical project strategies, governance structures, schedules, resource plans, and risk management approaches that support successful delivery. -Monitor project performance, manage risks and dependencies, facilitate decision making, and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership. -Facilitate project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement recommendations. 2. Organizational Change Management -Lead integrated change management strategies that build organizational readiness, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and support successful adoption. -Assess organizational impacts, stakeholder needs, and readiness to inform change approaches. -Lead communication, engagement, training, and adoption activities throughout the project lifecycle. -Monitor adoption metrics and adjust strategies to improve outcomes. 3. Stakeholder Engagement -Build trusted partnerships across the Chancellor's Office, campuses, and technology teams. -F cilitate discussions that build consensus, navigate competing priorities, and enable informed decisions. -Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable communications for diverse audiences. -Foster collaboration through effective facilitation, transparency, and relationship building. 4. PCMO Leadership -Contribute to the continuous improvement of PCMO standards, methodologies, templates, and governance practices. -Advance project and change management capability across the CSU by supporting Communities of Practice, professional development, and shared methodologies. -Maintain accurate project documentation and portfolio information in accordance with PCMO standards. 5. Innovation and Continuous Improvement -Research and apply best practices, emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and innovative methodologies to enhance PCMO services and organizational effectiveness. -Evaluate opportunities to responsibly apply AI and automation to improve project delivery, stakeholder engagement, communication, analysis, and operational efficiency. -Promote the ethical and responsible use of AI through appropriate human oversight, privacy, security, accessibility, transparency, and alignment with CSU policies and standards. -Foster continuous improvement by identifying practical solutions that strengthen project delivery, organizational change, and organizational effectiveness. Qualifications This position requires: -Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. -Five or more years leading complex technology projects. -Five or more years leading organizational change initiatives. -Experience partnering with business and technical teams. -Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving diverse stakeholders and competing priorities. -Experience developing executive communications and stakeholder engagement strategies. Preferred Qualifications -Master's degree in a related field preferred. -Experience in higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizations. -Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations across multiple business units or institutions. -Experience working within project portfolio management or governance frameworks. -Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equival