Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Sacramento CA (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week)
Duration: 6 Months (Contract)
Active PMP Certificate needed
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and deliver critical projects on time within scope and on budget. The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder communication risk management and cross-functional team leadership in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project planning execution and delivery in alignment with business objectives.
- Define project scope goals deliverables timelines and resource requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings with stakeholders vendors and internal teams.
- Identify assess and manage project risks dependencies and issues.
- Track and report project progress ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
- Manage change requests ensuring impacts are documented and approved.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure compliance with governance standards.
Required Qualifications:
- 10 years of proven project management experience in enterprise or large-scale environments.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall Agile or Hybrid).
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project Jira Smartsheet or similar).
- Exceptional communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP CSM or related project management certification.
- Experience in government utilities healthcare or similar regulated environments.
- Knowledge of procurement and vendor management processes.