Associate Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber Associate Manager to join our Enterprise PMO. This is a strategic leadership role designed for an experienced professional capable of driving complex, high-impact initiatives that directly influence business success. You will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring every phase-from initiation to closure-aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who excels at managing cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.

Location:

San Diego, California

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30–40 per hour

Work Hours:

8am to 5pm

Education:

Bachelor's

• Lead and manage enterprise-level projects and programs to ensure successful execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Define project scope, success criteria, and objectives in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop project strategies that align deliverables with company goals.
• Prioritize and oversee multiple projects simultaneously based on business impact.
• Create detailed project plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage all project phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Track project milestones and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance standards throughout the project duration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors and executive leadership.
• Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and executive summaries.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings and presentations to drive informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to ensure minimal disruption.
• Develop contingency plans and elevate critical issues to leadership as needed.
• Facilitate risk assessment workshops to foster a culture of proactive management.
• Own project budgets, ensuring strict adherence to financial constraints.
• Optimize resource allocation across projects to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with department heads to balance workloads and ensure resource availability.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements for project management methodologies and workflows.
• Standardize best practices to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior project managers to build a high-performing PMO.
• Drive the adoption of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3 years of project management experience, specifically leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Asana, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience managing project budgets and optimizing resources.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams, drive accountability, and manage executive-level stakeholder relationships.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience in enterprise transformation, IT, or regulatory compliance projects is a significant plus.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.