Performance Management Project Manager

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Performance Management Project Manager

Salary: $105,629.14 - $128,399.62 Annually

Closing Date: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

If you’re motivated by intellectual challenges, working in a fast-paced environment that can change daily, and being part of a supportive team, come join us!

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•   Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available, depending on the assignment

•  Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•   Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•   Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities

•   County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•   Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

•   Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•   Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution

•   Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•   Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

About the Position

In collaboration with County HR's Employee and Labor Relations team, the Performance Management Project Manager (Perform PM) will enhance employee performance management policies and procedures county-wide. They will implement Perform, a configurable automated system designed for government agencies that centralizes feedback for HR visibility and supports multiple approval layers, union environments, and audit-ready compliance. The implementation of Perform will enable HR to meet its objectives of simplifying reviews, increasing accountability, and fostering employee engagement and growth throughout all County organizations. Additional responsibilities of this new position will include:

•   Developing and evaluating policies and procedures in alignment with County Administrative Policy 4-1 Performance Evaluations and current employee performance management best practices

•   Collaborating with HR liaisons and leadership across multiple departments to identify their specific performance management needs, developing core competencies, and assessing how Perform can be configured and implemented to meet those needs

•   Designing workflows, evaluating operational efficiencies, and training department stakeholders on how to implement evaluation processes utilizing Perform

•   Gathering, analyzing, and presenting statistical information to County HR leadership teams on the implementation timeline and success rates

•   Proposing updates to Policy 4-1 to ensure county-wide compatibility and effectiveness of the system

Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5035131/performance-management-project-manager

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.