We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead complex IT initiatives and keep cross-functional teams aligned on delivery goals in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can guide Agile execution, manage project plans, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders across the organization. The role requires a strong blend of technical project leadership, structured governance, and hands-on coordination using modern project tracking tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and deliverables remain on track.<br>• Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies, support team accountability, and help remove barriers that affect delivery progress.<br>• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define priorities, align expectations, and communicate project status clearly.<br>• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps, schedules, risk logs, and action plans to support successful outcomes.<br>• Use Atlassian Jira to organize work, monitor sprint progress, and provide visibility into milestones and team performance.<br>• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues early, then drive mitigation strategies to reduce delivery impact.<br>• Coordinate across multiple teams and consultants to ensure technical efforts are integrated effectively and completed with quality.<br>• Support project governance by preparing updates, documentation, and reporting for leadership review and decision-making.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Accounting Manager to support our Orange County manufacturing client. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong cost accounting knowledge with the ability to guide complex, cross-functional initiatives. The position will work closely with multiple departmentsto keep key projects on track while also providing sound accounting expertise and clear communication across teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coordinate two active initiatives at the same time, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation progress of an accounts payable automation effort, partnering with stakeholders to support execution and issue resolution.</p><p>• Support the launch and ongoing coordination of a material-to-shipping project in collaboration with IT and supply chain teams.</p><p>• Apply manufacturing cost accounting knowledge to advise project decisions, including standard rate methodology and cost-related analysis.</p><p>• Track timelines, priorities, and project updates using tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams, or similar planning platforms.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver clear status updates and presentations for leadership and cross-functional groups.</p><p>• Contribute accounting expertise in areas such as general ledger activity and month-end close as needed to support operational goals.</p><p>• Report project progress, risks, and key decisions to the Controller while helping drive accountability across participating teams.</p>