IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)
Direct hire
JPC – 19744

We are looking for an IT Project Manager. This is a direct hire opportunity based out of Santa Ana, CA (Onsite).

The IT Senior Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional, and strategic technology initiatives. This role drives alignment between business objectives and technology outcomes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining enterprise standards for quality, security, and compliance.

As a senior leader, you will partner with executives and business leaders to define strategy, establish governance, manage high-impact programs, and mentor other project managers within the PMO.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience leading enterprise-level IT and business transformation projects.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders across multiple business units and geographies.
• Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., SOX, data privacy, information security).
• ERP implementation or cloud migration experience strongly preferred.

• Experience in publicly traded companies and familiarity with SOX compliance preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen following a conditional offer of employment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• Mastery of project management methodologies and frameworks (predictive, agile, hybrid).
• Executive presence with outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex budgets and benefit realization.
• Expertise in vendor management, contract negotiations, and risk management.
• Skilled in project and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Power BI, Smartsheet).
• Ability to operate strategically while managing tactical project details.

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Agile or Scrum certification a plus.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise IT initiatives, including ERP implementations, infrastructure upgrades, integrations, and digital transformation programs.
• Define and align project scope, objectives, success criteria, and KPIs with executive sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program artifacts such as integrated project plans, RAID logs, stakeholder matrices, and executive dashboards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks and dependencies, ensuring strategic alignment and business continuity.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects; chair steering committees and governance forums to drive decision-making and accountability.

• Partner with senior executives, business units, and technical leaders to ensure initiatives support strategic business priorities.
• Deliver executive-ready communications, including presentations, reports, and recommendations for leadership and Board-level visibility.
• Build strong relationships across departments to promote collaboration, transparency, and timely issue resolution.
• Lead change management and communication plans to support adoption and minimize disruption.

• Oversee strategic vendor partnerships and third-party engagements, including contract negotiation, SOWs, and performance management.
• Lead RFP and proposal processes to ensure alignment with business needs, quality, and value.
• Monitor vendor deliverables against SLAs and manage escalations to ensure compliance with project expectations.

• Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for complex projects and programs.
• Track and manage actual versus forecasts, ensuring financial accountability and transparency.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and benefits realization to ensure projects deliver intended business value.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned…