Project Manager III

Sacramento, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Project Manager III

Location: Sacramento CA 94203

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Good possibilities of extension)

Job Description:

Experienced Senior IT Project Manager & Scrum Master to join our Enterprise Technology Finance team. This strategic role will lead business-as-usual (BAU) operations manage incident resolution deliver small to medium Finance IT projects and drive Agile transformation within a dynamic cross-functional environment. You will partner with Finance Enterprise Technology and external service providers to implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency reduce recurring issues eliminate non-value-added work improve global service delivery and enable data-driven financial decision-making.

Key Highlights:

Manage end-to-end Finance IT projects and day-to-day BAU operations
Oversee incident management root cause analysis and timely resolution of production issues
Provide executive summaries and escalate issues promptly to leadership
Ensure the team is focused on the right priorities and eliminate non-value-added work
Reduce recurring issues inefficiencies and waste through process optimization
Lead Agile ceremonies and ensure quality in user stories
Maintain data integrity for reporting in Azure DevOps (ADO)
Expertise in PeopleSoft Financials Oracle Cloud Applications and SDLC

Key Responsibilities:

1. BAU Operations & Incident Management

Oversee day-to-day Finance IT operations ensuring stability and performance of critical systems.
Manage incident response including triage RCA and resolution to minimize business disruption.
Provide timely executive summaries of major incidents and escalate critical issues to leadership.
Identify and eliminate non-value-added work recurring issues and inefficiencies through process optimization and automation.
Track and report on incident trends implementing preventive measures and continuous improvement.

2. Strategic Project Leadership

Own end-to-end delivery of Finance IT initiatives from planning through deployment ensuring alignment with business priorities and technology strategy.
Drive Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups sprint planning retrospectives) and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensure the team is working on the right priorities balancing BAU and project commitments effectively.
Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors to manage dependencies mitigate risks and deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

3. Governance & Delivery Excellence

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including WBS sprint schedules and dashboards.
Ensure PMO rigor through standardized documentation governance and compliance with enterprise frameworks.
Maintain audit-ready documentation in centralized repositories (Azure DevOps SharePoint).

4. Risk & Issue Management

Proactively identify and resolve risks issues and blockers to maintain project momentum.
Implement scalable solutions that support critical timelines and evolving business needs.

5. Reporting & Insights

Deliver executive-level reporting through KPIs dashboards and concise summaries.
Ensure data quality and integrity for reporting in ADO and other systems.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

10 years of experience managing BAU and complex IT projects ideally within Finance or Enterprise Applications.
Deep expertise in SDLC methodologies (Waterfall Agile Hybrid) and ability to tailor approaches for project needs.
Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Oracle Cloud Fusion Applications.
Proven success in Agile delivery and Scrum leadership across distributed teams.
Strong track record of managing external vendors and application service providers.
Strong stakeholder management communication and influencing skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity drive consensus and lead through influence.
Demonstrated sound judgment and strong critical analytical skills for effective decision-making.
Certifications: PMP and Agile/Scrum Master (CSM SAFe or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Proficiency in ServiceNow Azure DevOps MS Project Excel PowerPoint Power BI SharePoint Teams.

Trinus Corporation a leading provider of technology solutions and services with over 25 years of experience is a certified WBE/MBE/SBE/SDB firm accredited by WBENC NMSDC and SBA. Our mission is to shape the future of work by aligning the right mix of people process technology and innovation to efficiently meet our clients business objectives. At Trinus we understand that finding the right opportunity is pivotal in your career journey. Our staffing services go beyond mere placements; they are about matching your skills and aspirations with the perfect fit. To learn more about us please visit our website

Job Title: Project Manager III Location: Sacramento CA 94203 Duration: 12 Months Contract (Good possibilities of extension) Job Description: Experienced Senior IT Project Manager & Scrum Master to join our Enterprise Technology Finance team. This strategic role will lead business-as-usual (BAU) ...