Senior Project Manager PMP Public Sector

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$60.00/yr - $70.00/yr

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-visibility and complex project initiatives at a public sector agency. The ideal candidate will be in the Sacramento, CA, area or in California. You will bring deep experience in managing large-scale programs within State agencies, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, adhering to federal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management across planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with program goals and contract requirements.
• Act as primary liaison between the client, internal teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and documentation for both internal and external audiences.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, agency-specific, and contractual standards.
• Apply project management best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or Hybrid approaches as appropriate).

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in project/program management, including at least 5 years supporting federal government contracts.
• 5+ years of experience with SDLC projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and other project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience working with the DOJ or law enforcement-related agencies.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and DOJ-specific guidelines.
• PMP certification from PMI (or equivalent).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Public Administration).

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Information Technology and Project Management
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