Position Description
ABOUT THE COURT
Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.
The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Los Angeles Superior Court – connect with us today.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager. The Project Manager oversees various court-wide projects from initiation to completion, including planning, organization, management, execution, and delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity, size, and impact. For a detailed job description, please click HERE. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and monitor enterprise-level projects, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocation from initiation through completion
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, such as proposals, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reports, and communications materials for review by EPMO leadership and other stakeholders
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors or consultants, ensuring work is performed on time, within scope, and according to contract and court requirements.
- Serve as primary liaison with stakeholders, including judicial officers, court and county staff, and external partners facilitating meetings, presenting updates, managing expectations, and escalating issues when necessary
- Identify, analyze, and resolve project issues and risks, recommending solutions, implementing corrective actions, and applying continuous improvement practices to enhance efficiency and quality
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY
This position may be eligible for full or partial telework contingent upon the needs of the Court.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application:
OPTION I: Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in economics, business administration, public administration, statistics, public policy, or a closely related field – AND – three (3) years of experience in roles related to project management**, business analytics, program evaluation, and/or process improvement.
OPTION II: Seven (7) years of experience in roles related to project management**, business analytics, program evaluation, and/or process improvement.
To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.
**Project management refers to administrative oversight and coordination of projects, programs, or initiatives typically involving planning, implementation, and monitoring of outcomes.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a Court or other public or legal agency or organization.
- Experience managing concurrent, complex initiatives with competing deadlines and shifting priorities, while aligning work with timelines.
- Experience developing project plans and documentation that define scope, schedule, deliverables, resources, budgets, and risk management strategies.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing internal and external relationships.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership, judicial officers, department heads, and other key stakeholders.
APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE (Download PDF reader).
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to [email protected].
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