DIRECTOR, SYSTEMS PROJECTS (ORACLE DEVELOPER)

Salary: $120,993.60 - $181,459.20 Annually

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Regular Employee

Job Number: 2400098

Cabinet: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Cost Center: 5610 - OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Opening Date: 04/03/2025

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Plans, schedules, researches, provides leadership, and oversees technical staff in order to successfully implement Information Technology (IT) projects supporting major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), software applications, and/or complex communications infrastructure systems. The Director, Systems Projects (Oracle Developer) will support and maintain Metro's various budget applications and system functions. Among the roles and responsibilities will be to develop new Oracle Apex applications, Oracle Workflows, build custom Web ADI templates, perform some web development and create APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) in addition to supporting the implementation of new applications and performing project management.

Examples of Duties

Provides advanced level project management services to lead, administer, and ultimately support the successful delivery of Information Technology (IT) projects

Manages complex projects supporting major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., financial, budget, human resources, and transportation systems) and/or major technology infrastructure systems (e.g., network, telecommunications, business productivity, communications, and security systems)

Provides oversight and management of technical staff and contractors in activities related to the project deliverables for IT systems and infrastructure

Understands and follows a Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) methodology to successfully deliver technology projects

Works with key stakeholders to develop and prepare key integral project management documents, including business cases, project charters, budgets, project requirements, scopes of work, procurement documents, project plans and schedules, tests, and training plans

Reviews and analyzes new project requests and justifications for new and expanded programs

Gathers requirements to support development of project scope of work

Interfaces with vendors for information and cost estimates

Prepares solicitation documents for request of proposals, including cost estimate, scope of work, and evaluation process

Participates in selection and negotiation processes for hiring of outside contractors

Develops departmental plans and schedules

Monitors, tracks, and evaluates work progress

Tracks budget and actual costs

Authorizes payment for equipment, professional services, and licensing related to the project deliverables

Allocates assigned staff and other resources required to meet objectives

Serves as the liaison between group departments, external vendors/providers of IT, and Metro executives

Communicates updates, change orders, status, issues and risk with project stakeholders

Consults with stakeholders to clarify and solve systems development needs and problems; establishes and modifies priorities and schedules to ensure stakeholder satisfaction

Implements problem resolution programs and tracks project issues

Presents plans, project status, and progress against milestones in oral and written reports to the Project Management Office (PMO) and executive management

Facilitates governance and strategic planning

Ensures conformance with federal and state regulations

Researches and evaluates new technology software and hardware

Participates on various committees and task forces

Conducts special projects and studies and presents progress reports and findings

Participates in the department's information security, disaster recovery, and safety programs

Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience

Five years of relevant management-level experience on a large-scale computer system requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification and/or ITIL Certification preferred Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.The following are the preferred qualifications:

Experience utilizing programming languages (e,g, Structured Query Language)

Experience designing and developing custom applications using Oracle development tools (e.g. Apex, Web ADI, and Oracle Workflow)

Experience developing web applications and utilizing web front-end frameworks such as React, Node.js, jQuery, or Angular

Experience developing and maintaining budget systems

Experience managing projects including identifying and solving problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Project management SDLC/PMLC (Software Development/ Project Management Life Cycle) methodologies and best practices supporting all stages of the project management life cycle, including initiation, planning, design, implementation, monitoring, controlling, and closure

Theories, principles, and best practices of information technology communications infrastructure, including LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks), radio, video, microwave, telephone, and security systems

Theories, principles, and best practices of information technology ERP systems, business software applications, Oracle applications and databases, and client/server software architectures

Communication planning, developing and delivering presentations, and report writing

Contract administration, budgeting, and procurement for public agencies

Modern management theory

ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) framework

COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) framework Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

End-to-end management of large-scale IT projects serving in the role of primary Project Manager

Overseeing the development and maintenance of information systems in designated information technology areas

Analyzing and directing the design of highly complex data systems in assigned application areas

Managing large-scale and complex projects from inception to culmination

Transforming business requirements into design specifications

Determining strategies to achieve goals

Analyzing situations, identifying and solving problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes

Communicating clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with IT service providers, management, and assigned staff

Leading, supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

Analyze and direct the design of highly complex data systems in assigned technical system areas

Lead and direct large groups to establish and accomplish goals and objectives

Exercising sound judgment and creativity in decision making and problem solving

Ability to supervise staff assigned to PMO projects/ tasks

Evaluate and establish appropriate priorities

Meet tight time constraints and deadlines

Multi-task and maintain focus on objectives

Research, compile, analyze, interpret, and disseminate information

Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

Plan financial and staffing needs

Develop and manage budgets

Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Typical office situation

Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table

Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

Communicating through speech in the English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

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 further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.

Years of Service Annual Accrual

Hire date - 5 years 20 days

Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days

Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days

Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

Kaiser medical insurance

Public Pension Plan

457/401K Plan

Flex Spending

Paid Sick Time

Fare Media

Rideshare Subsidies

Metro One Fitness membership For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at

01

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers anddo not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

I do not have education equivalent to grade 12

High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)

Associate degree from an accredited college or university

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

PhD from an accredited college or university

03

Are you a current Metro employee?

Yes

No

04

Please select the number of years of relevant management-level experience you have in large-scale computer system, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment.

No relevant experience

Less than 1 year

1 year or more, but fewer than 2 years

2 years or more, but fewer than 3 years

3 years or more, but fewer than 4 years

4 years or more, but fewer than 5 years

5 years or more

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If you indicated having relevant management-level experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment,