Mission-Critical Public Safety Communications Network Program Management Services

San Mateo County Public Safety Communications (PSC) seeks a qualified Program Manager to oversee multiple high-visibility, mission-critical projects supporting the County’s law enforcement network services and platforms. These initiatives are essential to public safety operations and may include modernization, enhancement, or full replacement of existing systems. The work is time-sensitive, operates under tight deadlines, and requires consistent delivery within a highly accountable, public-sector environment.

The Program Manager will provide direct support to PSC leadership and will manage the complete project lifecycle with minimal supervision, beginning with participation in RFI/RFP development and vendor selection. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, project initiation and planning, design coordination, documentation, stakeholder communication, and execution through testing, validation, and successful production deployment. The role requires regular engagement and coordination with executive stakeholders and department leadership across multiple partner agencies, including Police Departments, Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Courts, Airport authorities, et al.

The Program Manager will also be responsible for managing vendor performance, schedules, risks, and dependencies across concurrent projects, as well as ensuring effective post-implementation transition and operational handover. This engagement demands proven technical program management experience delivering complex, multi-agency public safety programs under aggressive timelines and high visibility, with a strong emphasis on governance, reliability, and quality outcomes.