Senior Project Specialist

Position Information

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Work type: Staff

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,284 - $7,729 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $7,284 -$10,611 per month

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program.

Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer, the Senior Project Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of enterprise technology and digital modernization projects. This position serves as the primary driver of execution — ensuring that initiatives are scoped, resourced, scheduled, and completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational priorities.

The Senior Project Specialist leads cross‑functional project teams across the full project lifecycle, from charter and requirements through implementation, testing, and closeout. The incumbent translates strategic direction into actionable work plans, manages day‑to‑day project activities, removes blockers, tracks milestones, and holds teams accountable for delivering measurable results. This role requires a hands‑on, detail‑oriented project leader who excels at driving progress, managing competing priorities, and communicating clearly with both technical staff and executive stakeholders.

• Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of project management, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource management across the full project lifecycle.
  • Project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and when to apply each.
  • Enterprise technology environments, including IT systems, infrastructure, and digital tools commonly used in organizational settings.
  • Organizational planning processes, governance structures, and decision‑making frameworks.
  • Current trends, best practices, and emerging developments in information technology and project delivery.
  • Change management principles and techniques for driving adoption of new systems and processes.
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Plan, organize, and manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities, deadlines, and resource constraints.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
  • Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder reviews with clarity and purpose.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with technical staff, department leads, and executive leadership.
  • Hold project teams accountable for deliverables and drive results in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
  • Identify and elevate risks, issues, and blockers proactively and propose practical solutions.
  • Build collaborative working relationships across departments, divisions, and external vendors.
  • Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, ambiguity, and evolving organizational needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex technology or digital initiatives.
• Direct experience managing project schedules, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills or Abilities:
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent).

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Applications received by May 17, 2026 will be given full consideration by the…