Project Manager

Salary : $106,342.92 - $155,453.40 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9538C
Department: 71900 - OFFICE OF COURT STRATEGY
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.
The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Office of Court Strategy and Innovation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). The Project Manager oversees various court-wide projects from initiation to completion, including planning, organization, management, execution, and delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity, size, and impact.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead Court-wide projects from initiation through completion, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, proposals, budgets, schedules, milestones, performance metrics, and success criteria.
• Coordinate project teams, contractors, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, specifications, and intended outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and operational challenges, recommend solutions, and provide regular status reports and presentations to EPMO leadership and Court management.
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration, gather business requirements, identify process improvement opportunities, and support initiatives that advance the Court's mission and access to justice.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:
OPTION I: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in economics, business administration, public administration, statistics, public policy, or a closely related field - AND - Three (3) years of experience in project management**, business analytics, program evaluation, and/or process improvement, at least one (1) year of which must have included supervising or leading a project team.
OPTION II: Seven (7) years of experience in project management, business analytics, program evaluation, and/or process improvement, at least one (1) year of which must have included supervising or leading a project team.
*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our page.
**Project management refers to the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of projects, programs, or initiatives to achieve defined objectives within established timelines, budgets, and resource constraints.
Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, evaluate business processes, and recommend improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and build effective relationships across diverse teams.
• Experience with Court Case Management Systems (CMS), including system implementation, operational planning, business process evaluation, workflow improvements, and coordination with technical teams and court stakeholders.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications may be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

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MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click .

Insurance
The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.

Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.

Holidays - 14 days per year.

Bereavement leave

Retirement
Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.

Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).

If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit .

Other Benefits:
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the instructions.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a bachelor's degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) must be attached to your application at the time of filing. Failure to attach the required documentation will result in the disqualification of your application.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the instructions.

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Which of the following options best describes your qualifying experience:

• OPTION I: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in economics, business administration, public administration, statistics, public policy, or a closely related field - AND - three (3) years of experience in project management**, business analytics, program evaluation, and/or process improvement, at least one (1) year of which must have included supervising or leading a project team.
• OPTION II: Seven (7) years of experience in project management, business analytics, program evaluation, and/or process improvement, at least one (1) year of which must have included supervising or leading a project team.
• None of the above.

04

Describe your qualifying experience in project management, business analytics, program evaluation, and/or process improvement. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

Name of the employer(s)

Dates of employment

Number of hours worked per week

Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY that supports your response. Please describe specific duties ONLY.
Do not write "See Attached Resume."

05

Describe your qualifying experience supervising or leading a project team. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

Name of the employer(s)

Dates of employment

Number of hours worked per week

Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY that supports your response. Please describe specific duties ONLY.
Do not write "See Attached Resume."

06

Describe a time you managed multiple high priority projects with competing deadlines. How did you manage the competing priorities? What tools or strategies did you use to manage each project through to completion? If no experience, enter "N/A."
07

Describe your experience developing project plans and documentation that define scope, schedule, deliverables, resources, budgets, and risk management strategies. If no experience, enter "N/A."
08

Describe a time you were tasked with presenting a complex issue or recommendation to senior leadership or high-level stakeholders. How did you prepare and what was the outcome? If no experience, enter "N/A."
09

Describe a time you led a cross-functional team to complete a project. What was the most significant challenge you faced and how did you manage it? If no experience, enter "N/A."
10

Do you have experience working with a Court Case Management System (CMS), including system implementation, operational planning, business process evaluation, workflow improvements, and coordination with technical teams and court stakeholders? If no experience, enter "N/A."

• Yes
• No

11

If you indicated yes to question 9, please describe your experience workin