INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Job Posting: IT Application Product Manager

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

JC-528087

• IT Application Product Manager

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

$9,387.00 - $12,579.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

DEPARTMENT STATEMENT

ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. ABC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join ABC and help us provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager II, the incumbent is part of a team of managers that each manage an IT Application Product Team. The Application Product Team Manager will work with their peers to mature product development and management processes across ABC IT.

Each IT Application Product team consists of staff and vendors performing the development, business analysis, testing, project management, and maintenance and operation functions in support of business-critical products. The Application Product Team Manager will oversee and guide their staff through the entire application lifecycle, encompassing new application development, application testing and quality assurance, application release and deployment management, continuous application enhancements and bug fixes, strategic application modernization, as well as the formulation of service improvement plans and strategic initiatives.

The Application Product Team Manager is required to keep informed on technology trends and industry best practices and recommend appropriate technologies, foster a team environment through leadership and effectively negotiate with stakeholders to achieve ABC objectives. Position may require occasional travel. Evening and weekend work is occasionally necessary.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Hybrid - This position will have an opportunity to partially telework one day a week (office-centered).

If the employee is working at an alternate work location during telework, they are required to maintain a safe working condition at the approved site, abide by the Departments Telework Policy and Ergonomic Policy, and agree to maintain a distraction-free remote work environment. Further, employees are required to be available through various forms of communication during work hours.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-528087

Position #(s):

024-053-1405-XXX

Working Title:

IT Application Product Manager

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

$9,387.00 - $12,579.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Headquarters

Department Information

This position is in Headquarters - Natomas area and includes FREE PARKING.

To take the Information Technology Manager I exam, click here.

Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Section below for instructions.

A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.

Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.

A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be included with your application when education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position.

Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Headquarters

Attn: Ginger Valdez

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Headquarters

Ginger Valdez

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

Candidates are REQUIRED to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application (Examination/Employment Application STD 678). Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered. Resumes or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please see the SOQ instructions below for content and formatting information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Experience managing enterprise application products throughout the full product lifecycle, including planning, implementation, enhancement, and retirement.
• Knowledge of product management principles, Agile and Scrum methodologies, and project management best practices.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including technical staff, business analysts, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic product roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business and technical issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience managing competing priorities, balancing operational support with strategic initiatives, and making sound business decisions.
• Knowledge of information technology governance, cybersecurity principles, privacy requirements, accessibility standards, and State of California IT policies and practices.
• Experience overseeing vendor relationships, contract administration, software licensing, and procurement activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, business partners, technical teams, and external organizations through clear verbal presentations and written documentation.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including experience coaching, mentoring, developing staff, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Experience using data, metrics, and customer feedback to prioritize work, measure product success, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to build strong partnerships, influence stakeholders, facilitate consensus, and manage organizational change.
• Commitment to providing high-quality customer service and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and a respectful workplace.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate's interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Arial, 12 point font size and be organized and numbered as reflected below. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ. Please respond to the following:

• Describe your experience managing an enterprise application or product and working with a cross functional team. Include your role, the business need for the application/product, how you managed competing priorities, risks, timelines, and resources to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide an example of a significant business or technical problem you solved. Explain your analysis, decision-making process, stakeholder engagement and the results.
• Describe your experience in managing the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles, and organizational structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.