Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) including integrated financial/accounting, procurement, payroll, and human resources systems. Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)Project management software applications. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework. Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)Web technology and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)Network technologies. Database systems architecture. Principles and practices related to the management of mult... more details
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An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
EPR System Project Director
(Official Title: Enterprise Business System Project Director)
$175,908 - $217,920 Annually
Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit: https://www.lacoe.edu
Online applications must be submitted by:
5/16/2024
5:00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) has a unique job opportunity for an ERP System Project Director for the Business Enhancement System Transformation (BEST) Project, a CGI Advantage 3.x implementation.
LACOE is in the midst of a multi-year project, transforming legacy systems into a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that integrates financial, procurement, payroll, and human resources management systems for more than 125 agencies, including school districts, community colleges, charter schools, and joint powers authorities. The current phase of the project includes the integration of the payroll and human resources management functions for all participating agencies as well as the upgrade to CGI Advantage 4.x.
The ERP Systems Project Director will plan, coordinate, and manage the development, implementation, rollout, and upgrade of the county-wide integrated ERP business system. The duration of this role is expected to be two years.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) including integrated financial/accounting, procurement, payroll, and human resources systems
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Project management software applications
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)
Web technology and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Network technologies
Database systems architecture
Principles and practices related to the management of multi-vendor and multi-platform computer systems servicing multi-agency user groups
Project accounting and resource allocation techniques
Project risk management and mitigation techniques
Public sector procurement regulations and processes
Public sector staffing regulations and processes
Fundamental employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on budget, and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Required Education and ExperienceEducation: A bachelor’s degree in information technology, systems engineering, technology management, business administration, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience: Six years of experience in managing complex, computerized business systems projects including management-level responsibility for an organization-wide implementation and change management of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from requirements determination through system implementation in a public sector setting.
Equivalency Provision: Professional certification in project management such as a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent is desired and can substitute for one year of required experience.
Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a training and experience evaluation (T&E) and a technical interview.
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Jennifer Kirkpatrick at kirkpatrick_jennifer@lacoe.edu
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional InformationMinimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Dual, open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.
Recruitment ID: 24-2861
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
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