ITT Project Management & Delivery Director (0941) - SFO - (157999)

ITT Project Management & Delivery Director

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) the Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) Project Management and Delivery Director will provide strategic oversight and direction for every technology project change and product to ensure continuous improvement to the End-user Experience. They will oversee the portfolio of projects and technology services for priorities that span across the Airport as well as help ensure the successful delivery of complex multi-faceted projects involving internal/external resources cross-functional teams and a variety of project funding sources.
 

You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

1. Oversee and manage the delivery of ITT technology projects that advance airport strategic goals including operational efficiency non-airline revenue growth enhanced passenger experience and support for capital improvement initiatives. Lead the strategic direction of Airport Technology to ensure all projects are aligned with organizational priorities and executed successfully. Direct Managers that support the day-to-day IT operations ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and meet defined quality standards through the use of performance metrics and continuous improvement frameworks.
2. Provide strategic oversight of ITT project management and delivery ensuring alignment with airport goals while maximizing budgetary efficiency and economic impact. Lead the planning and execution of technology initiatives that enhance operational performance increase non-airline revenue and elevate the passenger experience. Implement governance frameworks and performance metrics to ensure fiscal accountability cost containment and return on investment across the ITT portfolio.
3. Optimize capital and operational expenditures by leveraging scalable technologies such as smart infrastructure IoT and cloud platforms reducing long-term maintenance costs and improving service delivery.
4. Establish and formalize governance project and portfolio management and service delivery management. This includes implementing a portfolio tool that includes: a central repository of technology projects executive dashboards systems to manage technology change performance metrics and training curriculums.
5. Implement governance structures to ensure transparency accountability and alignment with public sector mandates. Collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams internal clients and external stakeholders to define objectives develop comprehensive project plans and allocate resources effectively. Leverage emerging technologies such as smart infrastructure passenger analytics IoT and cloud-based platforms to modernize airport systems improve service delivery and support data-driven decision-making.
6. Provide strategic leadership in developing and implementing transparent citizen-focused frameworks for prioritizing ITT initiatives and optimizing resource utilization across the public sector enterprise. Champion continuous improvement in project intake evaluation and work request processes to ensure alignment with agency mandates and public service goals. Oversee cross-functional resource planning and budget stewardship to drive operational excellence fiscal responsibility and equitable service delivery across the ITT portfolio.
7. Provide visionary leadership for the ITT Project and Delivery function driving the successful execution of complex multi-agency technology initiatives that advance public service outcomes. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by aligning project delivery with strategic priorities policy mandates and community needsensuring every initiative contributes to a more responsive efficient and equitable government.
8. Direct and lead enterprise-level product analysis for technologies delivered across the public sector ITT portfolio. Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for system implementations and upgrades to ensure financial investments are optimized and aligned with industry standards vendor product lifecycles and long-term agency objectives. Drive informed decision-making by evaluating technology performance sustainability and future readiness ensuring that solutions support mission-critical outcomes and deliver measurable public value.
9. Lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of digital transformation programs applying rigorous governance agile delivery methodologies and stakeholder-centric planning. Facilitate strategic decision-making and consensus-building across executive leadership enabling timely data-informed choices that balance innovation with accountability.
10. Strive for continuous service delivery improvement by conducting surveys interviewing stakeholders and providing qualitative and quantitative analysis.
11. Foster a culture of innovation and excellence by encouraging problem-solving questioning norms and supporting new ideas in a safe environment.
12. Lead the continued advancement of growth maturity of Project Management and Delivery function and personnel.
13. Perform other functions outlined in 0941 Manager VI (0941).

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration Engineering Strategic Planning Project Management or other closely related program;

AND

Experience

Six (6) years of managerial experience in project management change management risk management or a closely related field all of which must include supervisory experience.

Substitution

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. (One year of work experience is equal to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units).

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Note: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

1. Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification or a similar certification from a recognized industry organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI).
2. Experience managing large technology projects preferably in the aviation industry.                                      
3. Experience managing strategic planning innovation and/or change management projects preferably in aviation and/or technology environment.                                      
4. Public sector experience in change management technology implementation risk management including risk assessments enterprise risk management and/or controlled self-assessment.  
5. Demonstrated experience building a team and service model to deliver strategic planning innovation change and risk management projects and initiatives in a public sector environment. 
6. Demonstrated strong analytical planning organizational and presentation skills and abilities.     
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
8. Experience working in a large utility with significant capital investment.             
9. Advanced experience with Microsoft Office desktop applications (i.e. Excel Word and PowerPoint).

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at  application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  

Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures

After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:

Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 100%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge skills and abilities required for this position.  All candidates responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification. All relevant experience education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process.

A passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Note: Only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of the exact date time and/or place for the examinations. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check including FBI fingerprints and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1 every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance (if applicable): Position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1 every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this position. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access a requirement for this position may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 19 Part 122 Sections 181 or 189.

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Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at  terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is abuse of discretion or no rational basis for establishing the position description the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

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