Digital Twin Deputy Project Manager

Job Description

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Information Technology Division is requesting resumes from On Call IT vendors to provide a qualified Deputy Project Manager to support the procurement,

implementation, and closeout of the Port’s upcoming Digital Twin project. This effort builds upon prior discovery and planning work and will guide the development of technical requirements, procurement documentation, phased implementation strategies, and closeout deliverables.

Duties to include but are not limited to

• Support the Digital Twin Project Manager in requirements gathering through planning, design, implementation, and ongoing optimization.
• Assist with developing and managing project schedules, tracking milestones, and documentation.
• Assist in the development of procurement documents (e.g., scopes of work, evaluation criteria).
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and help prepare status reports and presentations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Help manage vendor relationships and contract deliverables.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, coordination, and milestone management.
• Participate in technical working sessions with vendors and Port staff to align architecture and integration plans.
• Assist in facilitating workshops, requirements sessions, and user-testing activities.
• Assist in validating that deliverables meet the documented use case requirements.
• Support project close-out activities, including deliverable validation, lessons learned, and transition to operations.
• Attend internal meetings, workshops, and planning sessions (on-site as needed).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum experience managing $3M projects and above.
• Familiarity with digital twins, infrastructure, or geospatial technology projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.).
• Familiarity with digital twin platforms (e.g., Esri, Siemens, Autodesk).
• Work effectively with a cross-functional team, multi-tasking, and effective time management.
• Proficient in authoring, editing, and presenting documents.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple language for non-technical audience.
• Strong interpersonal, task management, and analytical skills.
• Communicate with business and technical leads clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Hours and Location

• Primary location is 425 S. Palos Verdes Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
• Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM up to 40 hours per week
• On-site work may be require