IT Infrastructure Project/Program Manager

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Application Open Date: 6/3/2025

Application Close Date: To be determined

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educatiol centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list includes the essential job duties/responsibilities of this classification:
- Develops, analyzes, directs, and monitors the installation, construction, upgrades, replacement and/or deferred maintenance of various low-voltage Information Technology systems such as: local area networks, telecommunication, public address/intercommunication systems, intrusion alarms, cable television, closed circuit television, and other IT related systems.
- Manages, coordinates and ensures compliance requirements outlined by funding sources such as E-rate, bond, stimulus, categorical, and other funding sources.
- Directs work pertaining to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of IT projects and coordinates project activities with IT personnel, Facilities Services Division personnel, administrators, equipment suppliers, and/or other involved participants within the community.
- Coordinates Bond, State, and Federally funded technology low-voltage, or telecommunications system installations and ensures conformance with funding requirements.
- Coordinates activities associated with design, contract solicitation, product installation, and quality assurance/inspection with principals and District offices, including Maintenance and Operations, New and Existing Facilities, and related organizational units/community associations.
- Determines which projects require review or approval by the Board of Education as well as the Bond Oversight committee.
- Prepares and/or coordinates applications for projects and submits project information for review and/or approval.
- Gathers and analyzes data to prepare project budgets and maintains responsibility and oversight of project fiscal controls and cost management.
- Analyzes and evaluates requests for specialized IT equipment installations and develops feasibility studies along with short term/long term site impact reports.
- Coordinates environmental impact studies to determine the likelihood of the proposed project compromising hazardous materials.
- Develops, reviews and evaluates time management plans and schedules associated with project progress and develops recovery schedule to meet stipulated contract completion date if necessary.
- Participates in the coordination and development of current and future technology solutions that meet the needs for schools and administrative offices

To see the complete class description for this position, visit us at https://careers.lausd.org/

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED:

You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is met.

Experience:
Three years of experience in professional project or program management that involved designing, planning, installation, integration, funding compliance and/or quality assurance of which at least two years must have been in low voltage and/or telecommunication systems.

Special:
A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have the knowledge of:
- Principles of organization, management, and supervision
- District standards and legal provisions governing construction and finance
- Principles of budgetary planning and control
- Requirements and policies related to bond, E-rate, or other funding sources
- Understanding of local and State building codes and safety regulations
- General characteristics of the District’s low voltage communication systems that include, but are not limited to, local area networks, analog and digital telephone systems, intercommunication, public address, intrusion, and cable television systems and how these systems are installed in relationship to school building architectural features and construction elements
- Principles of facilities and technology planning as related to economy of maintenance, growth, and adaptability to multi-functional usage
- General characteristics and relative costs of methods of maintenance and/or construction, architectural features, and building and room designs suitable for school uses

The ideal candidate would also have the ability to:
- Read and interpret design documentation, plans, and specifications
- Plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in complex activities involving many participants
- Estimate material, equipment, and labor costs
- Collect, classify, analyze, interpret, and explain statistical and budgetary data
- Prepare clear, concise reports and documents
- Analyze and make recommendations on infrastructure installation and implementation issues
- Make effective oral presentations
- Prepare critical path schedules

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of the following: Technical Interview. 

Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as approved senders so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

If you have questions regarding these instructions or the selection process in general, please contact Lewis Kwong at lapwai.kwong@lausd.net.

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