***Please note that the State of California requires you to complete the Civil Service application process, and applying on LinkedIn does not complete this process. For more information, click on the Apply button, and one of our specialized recruiters will reach out to you to discuss next steps.***Under the general direction of the Bureau Director, Enterprise Service Bureau (ESB), California Justice Information Services (CJIS), the Firearms Information Technology System Modernization (FITSM) Project Director, will provide executive and strategic leadership to direct, manage and support the California Department of Justice (DOJ) FITSM and related projects. The FITSM Project Director will be responsible for the overall direction and delivery of the FITSM Project. The FITSM Project Director will be responsible for the development of proposed policies and procedures related to the FITSM Project, while also determining the appropriate means of implementation and compliance of project personnel. The FITSM Project Director will provide oversight and direction of the FITSM Project through partnership with diverse groups of organizations including but not limited to DOJ Bureaus, DOJ Divisions, and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), in support of the DOJ’s goals and objectives. The FITSM Project Director, in conjunction with the FITSM Project Manager (Information Technology Manager II), will be accountable for all aspects of planning, staffing, training, and monitoring of the scope and budget related to FITSM. The Project Director will work closely with DOJ Bureau Directors and Division Chiefs to carry out the project vision and ensure business continuity and compliance with statutory requirements. The Project Director will act as the primary liaison between key legacy system staff, operational leadership and the end-user community by overseeing the development of educational and training programs and the development of reporting functionality to support system live and post live activities. Knowledge & Abilities:Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem-solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.