Sr. Project Manager

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Public Administration) required; Master's degree or advanced certifications preferred

Minimum of 5 7 years of progressively responsible project management experience, especially managing large / complex projects

Experience in government or public sector projects is highly desirable

Experience with IT projects, enterprise systems, or high-impact operational transformations preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational, planning, budgeting, and risk management abilities

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and across organizational boundaries

Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. PMBOK, Agile, Waterfall), tools, and best practices

Ability to handle ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complexity with sound judgment

Knowledge of state procurement, contracting, and compliance in California

Certifications (Preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other Agile credentials

State of California Project Management Framework (PMF) experience / certification

Other relevant certifications (e.g. ITIL, COBIT)