7+ years of IT Project Management experience managing large-scale, complex projects
Expertise in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies
PMP and Agile certifications (CSM or PSM) required
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field, Master's preferred
Experience with public-sector or federal government projects is advantageous
Responsibilities
Lead high-visibility IT initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders
Define project scope, goals, and detailed execution plans
Drive project execution through Agile and traditional frameworks
Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes
Oversee project budgets and risk management processes
Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders and clients
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Benefits
Opportunity to lead high-impact government IT projects
Engagement with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Potential for professional development and certification support
Working in a strategic role that influences public sector efficiency
Onsite collaborative environment in Sacramento, CA
Full Job Description
Job Description PLEASE NOTE:
It is a 100% Onsite position in Sacramento, CA
Candidate must be willing to support onsite work.
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior IT Project Management Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, large-scale enterprise IT initiatives. This role requires a seasoned leader with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end technology projects across technical infrastructures, software development, cloud migrations, and systems integration.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies, possesses industry-standard certifications (PMP, CSM, or PSM), and demonstrates proficiency with modern project management, collaboration, and reporting tools. Experience working within or supporting US Federal Government agencies is desirable. Must have experience in Transformation Deliveries of complex projects. Liaisons with leadership and senior management, establish project controls, identify risks, drive decisions, and deliver clear executive-level reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, high-visibility, multi-million-dollar IT initiatives across cross-functional teams, external vendors, and public/private stakeholders.
Lead and facilitate collaborative JAD sessions bringing together business analysts, systems architects, developers, and end-users to accelerate requirement gathering, system design, and technical consensus.
Technical Documentation & Deliverables: Draft, review, and maintain clear technical and project documentation, including Project Charters, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Architecture Vision Documents, and System Requirement Specifications (SRS)
Healthcare project experience using structured project management practices; Agile or hybrid healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in IT Project Management, managing large, complex enterprise projects from initiation to closure.
Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary software development, infrastructure, or cloud transformation projects.
Preferred: Work experience supporting US Federal Government agencies with familiarity in federal lifecycle processes and agency compliance frameworks.
Methodology Expertise:
Demonstrated, hands-on mastery of Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
Certifications (Must possess at least one mandatory credential):
Mandatory: Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
Mandatory Agile Certification: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), or SAFe Agilist.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
PREFERRED / HIGH-VALUE QUALIFICATIONS
California State Government experience, especially Covered California, California Health and Human Services, or another public-sector organization.
Public-sector healthcare, health insurance, public benefits, consumer services, or similarly regulated environment.
Current PMP, CSM, PSM, or comparable certification.
Experience with enterprise applications, digital services, business process improvement, organizational change, procurement support, or vendor coordination.
Experience coordinating executive leadership, program areas, operations, and IT teams.
Agile, hybrid, or iterative delivery experience, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning.
