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Senior Project Manager - PMP Certified with Agile Delivery Expertise


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  • Job Description

      Req#: 691
      Job Title: Senior Project Manager - PMP Certified with Agile Delivery Expertise

      Location: Remote (USA-Based)
      Duration: 6+ Month Contract
      Client: CA State Client
      Position Overview:

      We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT and business transformation projects for a California state agency. This individual will bring deep expertise in Agile methodologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive initiatives from strategy through execution in remote, cross-functional environments.
      Key Responsibilities:
      • Lead end-to-end project delivery using Agile, traditional, or hybrid methodologies.
      • Serve as the primary point of contact between business units, technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
      • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
      • Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
      • Use tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and similar platforms to track project status and manage backlogs.
      • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues; manage scope changes through formal change control.
      • Ensure transparency and alignment through regular updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
      • Promote team collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
      Required Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or related discipline.
      • Active PMP certification (Project Management Professional) from PMI - Required.
      • 10+ years of project management experience, including at least 3 years managing Agile projects.
      • Strong command of Scrum, SAFe, or other Agile frameworks.
      • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Trello).
      • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
      • Experience managing remote and distributed teams across multiple time zones.
      Preferred Skills:
      • Experience working with government agencies or public sector clients.
      • Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist (SA).
      • Familiarity with regulatory compliance, procurement processes, or IT governance.
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