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Project Manager - Operations

Colton, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
75 - 85 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager/ Consultant for our manufacturing client to lead the evaluation, selection, and relocation of operations to a new facility. This role will oversee all phases of the project, including site selection, facility planning, vendor management, construction coordination, equipment relocation, and operational readiness while minimizing business disruption. This interim opportunity will be located in Colton, CA onsite. ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementLead the relocation project from site identification through facility startup.Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.Provide regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders.Ensure business continuity throughout the transition. Site Selection & Facility PlanningPartner with commercial real estate brokers to identify and evaluate potential facilities.Coordinate site tours, due diligence, lease negotiations, and facility selection activities.Assess facility layouts, infrastructure, utilities, and operational requirements. Relocation & OperationsOversee relocation of manufacturing equipment, inventory, office assets, and personnel.Coordinate construction, facility upgrades, equipment installation, and operational startup.Ensure utilities, security, telecommunications, and facility services are operational before occupancy.Vendor & Budget ManagementManage contractors, moving companies, consultants, and service providers.Obtain bids, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance.Track project budgets, expenditures, and cost saving opportunities.Compliance & CommunicationEnsure compliance with permits, inspections, safety regulations, and occupancy requirements.Serve as the primary liaison between leadership, employees, vendors, and external partners.Maintain project documentation and facilitate regular project meetings. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.PMP certification ideal to have, but not required 5+ years of project management experience.Experience leading facility relocations, manufacturing expansions, or large scale operational projects.Experience working with commercial real estate brokers, contractors, and vendors.Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.Preferred ExperienceManufacturing, industrial, distribution, or warehouse environments.Facility relocation and equipment move projects.Construction, remodeling, or facility improvement initiatives. Success MeasuresNew facility identified and secured on schedule.Project completed within budget.Minimal operational downtime.Successful equipment relocation and operational startup.On time completion of key project milestones.Effective coordination of vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Product Manager

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Product Manager to lead the growth and direction of a product portfolio based in Irvine, California. This role focuses on shaping product plans, guiding launches, and refining existing offerings to meet shopper expectations and retail partner needs. The position also plays a key part in evaluating market dynamics, strengthening competitive positioning, and supporting revenue and portfolio performance through informed product decisions. Responsibilities:• Drive product roadmap activities for the Home Comfort category, aligning portfolio priorities with customer demand and business goals.• Partner with cross-functional teams to move new products from concept through launch, ensuring readiness across commercialization activities.• Assess market trends, shopper insights, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for product improvement and expansion.• Develop product positioning and pricing strategies that support channel objectives and strengthen market presence.• Coordinate go-to-market plans with internal stakeholders and retail partners to enable successful product introductions.• Monitor product performance using business metrics and recommend actions to improve sales, margin, and portfolio health.• Manage lifecycle decisions for existing products, including enhancements, phase-outs, and assortment optimization.• Use tools such as Jira to organize priorities, track issues, and support backlog refinement in an agile working environment.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisition

Brea, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
80 - 95 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is recruiting for a fractional Business Transformation Consultant for our established client that specializes in the public sector. The Consultant will be a hands-on Business Transformation leader/ Project Mangager to help drive scalability, operational efficiency, and margin improvement initiatives. Following an enterprise-wide assessment, this individual will partner with executive leadership to prioritize and execute process, technology, automation, and cost optimization projects.This role requires someone with the executive presence to work with senior leaders and the willingness to roll up their sleeves and drive execution.In this role you will have to travel once in a while to Fresno, CA and being able to be hybrid schedule in Brea, CA with flexible hours ranging from 20-40hrs/ week of work. ResponsibilitiesLead strategic transformation and scalability initiatives.Drive process improvement, automation, and cost optimization projects.Develop project plans, business cases, KPIs, and executive reporting.Partner with department leaders to drive accountability and results.Facilitate change management and stakeholder alignment.Perform financial analysis, ROI modeling, and operational assessments.Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables.Qualifications8+ years of business transformation, consulting, strategy, or project management experience.Prior Tier 1 or Tier 2 consulting experience required.Services or technology industry experience required.Strong project management, financial modeling, and analytical skills.High EQ with the ability to influence senior leaders and challenging stakeholders.Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on.MBA preferred (Top 25 program preferred).Ideal CandidateRoll-up-your-sleeves mentality.Strong communicator with executive presence.Able to drive change through complex organizations.Flexible to scale involvement between 20 and 40 hours per week.Focused on improving profitability, scalability, and sustainable growth.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Program Manager

Culver City, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Program Manager to lead complex technical initiatives for a long-term contract opportunity based in Culver City, California. This role is ideal for someone who can coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts in a media, entertainment, or streaming environment while keeping delivery aligned with business goals. The position requires a strong grasp of technical platforms, release processes, and digital media workflows, along with the ability to guide large-scale deployments from planning through execution. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end delivery of large technical programs, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and risks are actively managed across engineering teams. • Coordinate closely with software, platform, infrastructure, and DevOps partners to drive execution on platform launches and technical deployment efforts. • Oversee integration activities between systems and applications, with attention to API connectivity, operational readiness, and scalability. • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, maintain project tracking in Jira, and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership. • Support implementation initiatives involving enterprise platforms and cloud-based environments, helping teams stay aligned on scope, timelines, and technical requirements. • Partner with teams responsible for content intake, media processing, metadata handling, and digital distribution to keep delivery plans on track. • Identify program risks early, resolve blockers efficiently, and guide teams through issue mitigation and escalation when needed.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Project Assistant

Signal Hill, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Assistant to support construction project operations in Signal Hill, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can keep schedules on track, coordinate documentation, and provide organized administrative support across active projects. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of experience working in a project-driven environment and is comfortable handling timelines, records, and day-to-day coordination tasks. Responsibilities: • Coordinate project schedules and track key milestones to help construction activities stay on target. • Maintain organized digital and physical project files, including scanning and processing important documentation. • Assist with project administration by preparing reports, updating records, and supporting routine office operations. • Work with project teams to monitor progress, communicate status updates, and help address scheduling conflicts. • Enter and manage project-related information within ERP and billing systems to support accurate documentation and invoicing. • Support project management efforts by following up on action items, organizing meetings, and maintaining workflow visibility. • Prepare and distribute project correspondence, logs, and other administrative materials using Microsoft Office applications.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Project Assistant

Long Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support manufacturing projects and help teams stay aligned on schedules, documentation, and follow-up activities in Long Beach, California. This contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating moving parts, working across multiple departments, and keeping project information organized and up to date. In this role, you will partner with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing contacts to help maintain momentum on product-related initiatives and ensure important milestones are tracked effectively. Responsibilities: • Oversee project timelines by monitoring milestones, pending tasks, and deliverables tied to vendor and internal manufacturing programs. • Coordinate sourcing updates, sample activity, prototype progress, and tooling schedules to keep stakeholders informed of project status. • Draft and distribute routine updates and follow-up communications for overseas manufacturing partners and related contacts. • Maintain project logs, status reports, and supporting documentation to ensure records remain accurate, current, and easy to access. • Organize sample and prototype requests, including shipment follow-up and tracking through completion. • Gather input from cross-functional teams and consolidate feedback for clear communication to manufacturing partners. • Support meetings by arranging schedules, preparing agendas, recording key discussion points, and tracking next steps. • Review engineering and product files for missing or outdated information and coordinate revisions with the appropriate teams. • Provide day-to-day administrative and project coordination support to Product Development leadership and partnering departments.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

AI Infrastructure Project Manager

Irvine, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced AI Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a sophisticated data center project in Southern California. This role guides the work from early planning through commissioning and operational readiness, partnering with contractors, engineers, suppliers, and internal infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate brings strong on-site leadership, technical fluency across mission-critical systems, and the ability to keep complex workstreams aligned in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Build and manage a master project timeline that ties together permitting, construction activity, equipment procurement, installation milestones, testing, and final handoff.• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks to key milestones, and drive corrective actions when progress slips.• Lead daily coordination across builders, design partners, vendors, and internal teams to keep execution aligned with project goals.• Oversee technical documentation workflows, including design reviews, RFIs, submittals, revisions, and approval tracking through completion.• Follow the status of major electrical, mechanical, and technology equipment orders to prevent procurement delays from affecting site progress.• Work with utility providers, permitting agencies, and specialty consultants to secure required approvals and maintain project momentum.• Align facility and technology stakeholders on infrastructure and equipment needs early enough to support design development and field installation.• Maintain organized records of decisions, project risks, ownership assignments, action items, and target dates.• Conduct regular site reviews to confirm work quality and progress, then resolve field issues with the appropriate partners.• Coordinate commissioning, acceptance testing, turnover documentation, and the transition of the facility into operational use.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

IT Manager

Anaheim, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
email: valerie.montoya@rht (.com) **Please Note: Client will be relocating to the Corona, CA area by the end of the year, when applying please make sure you are okay to commute to Corona, CA indefinitely.** Robert Half is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to take ownership of its internal technology environment as services transition in-house from a Managed Service Provider (MSP). This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving, and owning IT operations while supporting both office and field-based employees. This role is ideal for a technically strong IT professional who has personally managed infrastructure, security, Microsoft 365, user support, networking, and day-to-day IT operations in a small to mid-sized business environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Own and manage the company's Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and overall IT infrastructure.</li><li>Serve as the primary IT resource supporting approximately 400 employees, including executives, office staff, and field personnel.</li><li>Administer user accounts, onboarding/offboarding, security groups, permissions, and access controls.</li><li>Configure and manage Windows endpoints, mobile devices, and endpoint security solutions.</li><li>Support and maintain firewalls, networking equipment, wireless infrastructure, VPNs, and internet connectivity.</li><li>Implement and manage cybersecurity measures including MFA, Conditional Access, patching, and security best practices.</li><li>Lead the transition of IT services from the current MSP and assume full ownership of the environment.</li><li>Maintain IT documentation, asset inventory, disaster recovery procedures, and operational standards.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical issues in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Manage relationships with technology vendors, software providers, telecommunications partners, and future IT service providers.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements that enhance reliability, security, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Help build and scale the internal IT function, including future team growth.</li></ul>
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

8 results for Project Manager in Lake Forest, CA