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Senior Project Manager ITTechlink Systems Inc. • Torrance, CA, United States
Senior Project Manager IT

Senior Project Manager IT

Techlink Systems Inc. • Torrance, CA, United States
3 days ago
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Job description

Job Title : Senior Project Manager IT

Description

Core Qualifications

  • 10 15 years in IT / IS with 5 8 years in project and technical management.
  • Proven success managing $5M+ budgets and large-scale enterprise projects.
  • Strong experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
  • Power user of JIRA, Confluence, Clarity-for dashboards, documentation, and financial tracking.
  • Experience with dealer systems (DCS / DMS) or similar high-volume transactional platforms.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, SaaS / PaaS platforms, and enterprise integrations.
  • Experience at Honda or another automotive manufacturer is a big plus due to familiarity with industry-specific processes and regulatory requirements.

Key Traits & Mindset

  • High energy level, proactive, and thrives in ambiguous, transformational environments.
  • Not afraid to dive into unknowns and bring clarity through leadership.
  • Strong communicator-able to influence cross-functional teams and present to executives.
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.

    • Certifications

  • Not required, but PMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or similar are a plus.
  • Real-world delivery experience is more important than formal credentials.

    • Daily Task Performed :

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of the Dealer Communication System (DCS) across multiple business areas.
  • Provide governance and oversight of end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, budget, and schedule commitments.
  • Maintain a high-performing team composed of associates, contingent staff, and vendor partners.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Sales, Parts, Service, Finance, and IT to ensure successful execution.
  • Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards, proposals, and presentations.
  • Monitor and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial health-ensuring adherence to approved funding and cost targets.
  • Serve as a power user of JIRA, Confluence, and Clarity for project tracking, documentation, and portfolio reporting.
  • Perform detailed budget calculations, variance analysis, and financial reporting to ensure projects remain on-budget.
  • Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure teams to support replatforming and modernization efforts.
  • Ensure onsite leadership presence at the Torrance, CA office approximately 80% of the time.

    • What will this person be working o n

  • Overseeing the migration from legacy ASP.NET systems to a cloud-native, microservices-based architecture on AWS.
  • Managing phased rollouts of dealer capabilities such as VIN inquiry, warranty claims, parts ordering, and service contracts.
  • Driving architectural transformation in collaboration with IT, Enterprise Architecture, and vendor partners.
  • Ensuring integration with over 52 backend systems while maintaining business continuity and compliance.
  • Supporting strategic goals such as improving dealer satisfaction, reducing infrastructure costs, and enabling future innovation.
  • Managing financials and reporting through Clarity and other tools to support portfolio-level visibility and governance.

    • Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'

  • IS-related Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong customer mindset and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • 3 5 years managing professionals who lead teams, groups, and vendors.
  • 5 8 years of project management experience (Agile and Waterfall).
  • 5 8 years of technical management experience.
  • 3 5 years working with enterprise organizations such as Legal, Procurement, and Enterprise Architecture.
  • 2 3 years procuring and managing outsourced and offsite partners.
  • Ability to plan, set, and govern strategic and tactical direction to support organizational goals.
  • Professional writing skills and experience in management-level presentations.
  • Technical understanding of mobile, web, and services-based solutions.
  • Experience with dealer automotive systems, DCS / DMS projects, or similar technology initiatives.
  • Proven success managing $5M+ budgets and delivering high-volume transactional applications.
  • Experience leading application development and portfolio support.
  • Familiarity with client-server, SaaS, and PaaS platforms.
  • Experience with Liferay platform implementations (desirable).
  • Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and Clarity for project tracking, documentation, and financial reporting.
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