We are looking for a Product Manager to lead the strategy, measurement, and continuous improvement of AI-powered products in Irvine, California. This role will guide initiatives from early discovery through launch, using data, experimentation, and close cross-functional partnership to improve customer and internal user experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong technical product judgment, hands-on experience with AI systems, and the ability to translate business and operational needs into scalable product solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Establish performance measures for AI solutions and deliver regular reporting on business and operational outcomes such as resolution effectiveness, completion rates, conversion trends, abandonment patterns, and revenue impact<br>• Lead recurring reviews of live AI products, investigate performance declines across prompts, models, data inputs, and connected systems, and coordinate corrective actions through completion<br>• Create quality review programs for conversations and interactions, synthesize observations from sampling and audits, and convert findings into improvements for prompts and user flows<br>• Drive new AI initiatives from initial idea to production deployment by defining the product approach, setting measurable goals, coordinating build efforts, and overseeing successful releases<br>• Manage proof-of-concept programs with clear test objectives, structured evaluation methods, decision criteria, and recommendations for expansion or discontinuation<br>• Oversee third-party AI vendor assessments by gathering requirements, comparing options, validating references, supporting contract evaluation, and guiding onboarding within governance standards<br>• Develop, refine, and maintain prompts for voice, chat, and assistive AI experiences across customer-facing and employee-facing journeys<br>• Design evaluation methods for prompt and model output using real interaction data, apply scoring frameworks, and iterate systematically to improve quality and consistency<br>• Partner with data and engineering teams to define tracking, reporting structures, and integrations needed to measure product performance, investigate issues, and support decision-making<br>• Act as the primary owner for assigned AI products by aligning stakeholders across business, compliance, legal, operations, and engineering while ensuring adherence to governance and regulatory expectations
We are looking for a Database Technology Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and launch of advanced data-driven products within a hospitality environment in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an experienced product leader who can connect executive priorities with technical execution, while shaping new capabilities that turn complex customer data into meaningful business insight. The right candidate will bring a strong command of machine learning, data science, and hospitality consumer behavior, along with the presence and judgment to communicate effectively at the board level.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full product lifecycle for database and data science initiatives, from early concept development through deployment, measurement, and ongoing enhancement.<br>• Act as the central point of coordination between executive leadership, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to keep priorities aligned and delivery on track.<br>• Establish and grow a technical product management function focused on research and development initiatives within the organization.<br>• Define product strategy, investment priorities, and roadmap decisions for proprietary data products that support customer insight and business growth.<br>• Develop a data science inference capability that converts large and complex datasets into recommendations, decision support, and behavioral signals across hospitality experiences.<br>• Deliver clear updates to senior executives and board-level audiences, clearly outlining progress, risks, outcomes, and future plans.<br>• Guide prioritization and governance discussions by evaluating trade-offs, setting benchmarks, and supporting funding-related decision processes.<br>• Partner with technical teams to translate machine learning, data modeling, and analytics concepts into practical product direction and measurable value.<br>• Help bring specialized products to market responsibly while serving as a strategic interface between developers and customer-facing partners.
<p><strong>Client Industry</strong> = Financial Services</p><p><strong>Company Size</strong> = 50</p><p><strong>Years in Business </strong>= 25+</p><p><strong>Comp Range</strong> = $130k-$140k + benefits</p><p><strong>Job Type </strong>= Permanent Full-Time Employment</p><p><strong>O/H/R</strong> = Hybrid Onsite (3x per week)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>Position Summary</u></em></strong></p><p>Seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead the design and development of a custom, in-house platform built specifically for our clients. This role will spearhead a greenfield initiative—starting from scratch—and guide the project through a 6–9-month development lifecycle. You’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders, a dedicated developer, an additional PM, and third-party technology partners to bring this system to life.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support automotive initiatives in Los Angeles, Ca. This is a Long-term Contract position requiring a strong leader who can guide projects from initial planning through launch and final closeout while keeping teams aligned on timelines, quality goals, and budget expectations. The ideal candidate will partner with cross-functional stakeholders, promote an excellent user experience, and maintain clear communication across delivery, testing, operations, and governance groups.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead projects through the full product journey, coordinating activities from early definition and solution planning to testing, release, and completion.</p><p>• Partner with technical teams, testing resources, and managed service partners to keep deliverables on track with agreed scope, schedule, and financial targets.</p><p>• Work closely with product, UX, quality, security, governance, and operations stakeholders to organize priorities, resolve issues, and reduce delivery risks.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of project plans, milestones, status reporting, issue tracking, and change control throughout the engagement.</p><p>• Provide consistent direction to team members and ensure stakeholders receive timely, accurate updates on progress, dependencies, and blockers.</p><p>• Advocate for a customer-focused approach by helping shape solutions that are intuitive, effective, and aligned with user needs.</p><p>• Coordinate deployment readiness and post-launch activities, including follow-up support and formal project closure tasks.</p><p>• Support onsite collaboration four days per week in LA while driving strong execution across the project team.</p>
We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee manufacturing-focused initiatives in Newbury Park, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can guide projects from initial planning through final execution while keeping teams aligned, schedules on track, and budgets under control. The role will support efforts such as product introductions, operational enhancements, and equipment-related projects in a regulated environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct manufacturing projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring objectives, scope, and deliverables are clearly defined at each stage.<br>• Build and maintain comprehensive project roadmaps that outline timelines, budgets, resource needs, and key dependencies.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and other functions to coordinate work and keep milestones moving forward.<br>• Evaluate project status regularly, identify potential risks or schedule impacts early, and implement practical recovery plans when issues arise.<br>• Prepare and share project performance updates, including progress against deadlines, spending, and completion of major deliverables.<br>• Promote adherence to applicable safety practices, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.<br>• Lead improvement-focused efforts that strengthen manufacturing performance by applying structured methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.<br>• Run project meetings, document decisions and action items, and maintain consistent communication with team members and leadership.<br>• Support equipment installation and operational change initiatives by coordinating implementation activities and ensuring minimal disruption to production.<br>• Align project priorities with business goals by balancing competing demands and helping teams stay focused on high-impact outcomes.
<p>Our client in Irvine is seeking a results-driven <strong>Project Manager</strong> to lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure successful project delivery from planning through execution. This individual will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communication while driving projects forward in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in coordinating multiple workstreams simultaneously. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to collaborate across departments, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business goals</li><li>Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and status reports</li><li>Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met</li><li>Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies</li><li>Facilitate regular project meetings and provide updates to leadership and key stakeholders</li><li>Monitor project scope and manage changes to ensure successful outcomes</li><li>Ensure quality standards, documentation, and project best practices are followed</li><li>Track progress against milestones and resolve roadblocks to keep projects on schedule</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced PMO Manager to lead enterprise project governance and drive disciplined execution across technology and business initiatives in Cypress, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee portfolio management, delivery standards, and cross-functional coordination to help ensure projects align with organizational priorities and produce measurable results. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in project delivery, business analysis, and stakeholder communication within complex IT environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and continuously improve project governance practices, delivery frameworks, templates, and operating standards to support consistent execution across Agile, Waterfall, and blended delivery models.<br>• Direct the IT project portfolio by evaluating priorities, aligning initiatives with strategic objectives, reviewing overall health, and recommending resource distribution for maximum impact.<br>• Lead projects from initiation through completion, establishing scope, schedules, budgets, risk plans, and dependency management approaches for operational and business-focused initiatives.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business needs, map current and future processes, and maintain clear linkage between requirements and delivered solutions.<br>• Govern requirement approval, validation, and controlled changes to protect timelines, budgets, and agreed project outcomes.<br>• Coordinate recurring software releases by managing enhancement and defect priorities, organizing test readiness, supporting deployment activities, and confirming results with business owners after release.<br>• Track delivery performance through dashboards, key metrics, variance reviews, and executive reporting while driving corrective actions when projects fall behind plan.<br>• Facilitate governance forums such as steering committee sessions, stage reviews, risk discussions, and change review meetings to support timely decisions and issue resolution.<br>• Coach project managers, business analysts, and related team members through mentoring, performance feedback, and capability development efforts while improving overall resource utilization.<br>• Evaluate opportunities to enhance project and reporting tools, including Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and Power BI, to increase visibility, efficiency, and decision support.
<p>We are looking for a proactive operations specialist to support live community safety programs and help keep services running smoothly during time-sensitive events. This Long-term Contract position is based in Hawthorne, CA, with remote eligibility and participation in an on-call rotation. The role combines real-time incident response with process improvement, requiring sound judgment, strong written communication, and the ability to work across partners, agencies, and internal teams. You will also contribute to documentation, workflow design, and scalable operational practices that strengthen service delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day operational activity across community safety programs and take prompt action when urgent issues arise.</p><p>• Act as an initial point of coordination during active events, helping maintain service continuity and supporting accurate response execution.</p><p>• Work with external organizations and service partners to launch and manage coordinated support efforts for community-focused initiatives.</p><p>• Collaborate with reporting and response stakeholders during fire-related incidents to help ensure timely updates and appropriate public notifications.</p><p>• Review AI-supported request workflows, identify situations that require heightened attention, and escalate serious matters to the appropriate local authorities.</p><p>• Keep thorough records of incidents, outcomes, and follow-up actions, including summaries that inform post-event reviews.</p><p>• Create and refine standard operating procedures that provide clear guidance for each service area.</p><p>• Evaluate repetitive manual tasks, recommend automation opportunities, and partner with engineering teams to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and meet established response expectations for urgent operational needs.</p>
<p>Robert Half is currently seeking an AI Project Manager for a client located in Irvine, CA. AI Project Manager will be responsible for leading the intake, prioritization, and delivery of high-impact artificial intelligence initiatives across R&D, manufacturing, and enterprise automation functions. This role will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, PMO, and technical AI engineering teams to ensure successful execution of 3–6 concurrent AI/ML projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Manage intake and prioritization of new AI initiatives</p><p>· Drive end-to-end delivery of 3–6 AI/ML projects</p><p>· Partner with stakeholders and PMO to evaluate demand and prioritize work</p><p>· Collaborate with AI engineers to define requirements, scope projects, and drive execution</p><p>· Translate business needs into technical requirements and delivery plans</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Areas</strong></p><p>· AI for R&D engineering (design solutions, process automation, research workflows)</p><p>· Manufacturing AI use cases (computer vision, defect detection, production data analysis)</p><p>· Transitioning spreadsheet-based analysis to AI-driven insights</p><p>· Additional automation initiatives including HR workflows</p>
We are looking for an IT Engineer to support and evaluate the technology environment in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can investigate current systems, identify improvement areas, and help strengthen day-to-day infrastructure performance. The role combines desktop support, technical assessment, and practical problem-solving across user systems, directories, and network-connected assets.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the existing IT environment to identify operational gaps, technical risks, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Perform asset tracking and verification activities to help maintain accurate inventory records for hardware and related equipment.<br>• Conduct testing across workstations, systems, and network components to confirm functionality and uncover issues affecting performance.<br>• Provide desktop and help desk support by resolving user-reported incidents, troubleshooting Windows-based devices, and managing service requests.<br>• Administer and support Active Directory and Azure Active Directory user access, account maintenance, and related system tasks.<br>• Document findings and develop practical remediation recommendations to improve system stability, support processes, and overall IT operations.<br>• Assist with network-related troubleshooting by evaluating connectivity issues and reviewing topology information to support efficient resolution.<br>• Contribute to technical planning efforts related to transitioning away from the current organizational structure or environment as needed.
<p>We are looking for a strategic growth marketing leader to drive marketplace performance across multiple brands in Los Angeles, California. This role serves as the primary internal owner commerce channels, partnering closely with agencies and cross-functional teams to improve sales, optimize profitability, and resolve operational issues. The ideal candidate brings strong marketplace expertise, sound business judgment, and the confidence to guide strategy while ensuring day-to-day execution stays aligned with company goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead growth strategy and performance management for Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop and other marketplace channels across brands, ensuring each program supports revenue and margin goals.</p><p>• Act as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders, outside agency partners, and marketplace teams to keep initiatives moving and communication aligned.</p><p>• Review channel performance, validate reporting accuracy with finance and accounting partners, and investigate discrepancies to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Build forward-looking sales projections by brand and channel, translating demand expectations into practical plans with internal teams.</p><p>• Oversee promotional planning and discount approvals, confirming that campaign activity is financially sound and coordinated with the appropriate business partners.</p><p>• Monitor advertising investment by brand and channel, balancing growth opportunities with profitability expectations.</p><p>• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to address listing, packaging, and compliance issues that may affect product availability or marketplace standing.</p><p>• Manage documentation and escalation processes required to resolve marketplace account, product, or listing concerns with external platform partners.</p><p>• Support leadership with marketplace insights, strategic recommendations, and presentation materials for major commercial initiatives such as key retail events.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Marketing Content Specialist to support creative and digital initiatives for a growing team in Southern California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with 3+ years of experience who can manage campaigns, coordinate content, and keep projects moving across multiple marketing channels. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to email, social, web, and event efforts while partnering with stakeholders to deliver effective marketing programs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Plan and execute integrated marketing initiatives across digital, email, social media, and event channels to strengthen brand visibility and audience engagement.</p><p>• Develop, edit, and organize content for social platforms, email communications, and marketing materials while maintaining a consistent brand voice.</p><p>• Manage campaign timelines, priorities, and deliverables using project management tools to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Support website updates and content publishing in WordPress, helping keep online information current, functional, and aligned with campaign goals.</p><p>• Build and coordinate email marketing efforts in platforms such as HubSpot, including scheduling, content setup, and performance tracking.</p><p>• Create and refine visual and promotional assets using Adobe Creative Cloud to support campaigns, presentations, and branded communications.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to organize marketing activities and event-related initiatives from planning through execution.</p><p>• Monitor campaign effectiveness and engagement metrics, then share insights and recommendations to improve future marketing performance.</p>
<p>Client is in the packaging industry, specializing in custom paperboard and corrugated packaging solutions. This sector supports a wide range of industries—including food & beverage, cosmetics, e-commerce, and consumer goods—by designing, manufacturing, and delivering packaging that protects products, enhances branding, and meets retail and shipping requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Sales Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of client accounts while identifying new business opportunities. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring a high level of service, accurate project execution, and long-term partnership development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and grow existing client accounts by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities</li><li>Prospect and develop new business within target industries</li><li>Act as the main liaison between clients, production, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of packaging solutions</li><li>Understand customer needs, specifications, and timelines to recommend appropriate packaging products</li><li>Prepare quotes, pricing proposals, and negotiate contracts</li><li>Coordinate project timelines, ensuring accuracy from order entry through production and delivery</li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demands within the packaging industry</li><li>Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and pipeline reporting</li><li>Resolve client concerns promptly to maintain strong relationships and customer satisfaction</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b> </b></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented logistics specialist to support inbound transportation and materials flow for a food industry organization in El Segundo, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role focuses on coordinating incoming shipments, improving operational performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to keep inventory moving efficiently through the supply chain. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of logistics execution, regulatory compliance, and carrier coordination in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the arrival of raw materials, components, and finished goods so inventory is received on schedule and available to support business needs.<br>• Track inbound logistics performance, measure results against established service goals, and identify opportunities to improve cost, speed, and accuracy.<br>• Partner with procurement, warehouse, and supply chain teams to ensure inbound deliveries are entered correctly in internal systems and stored properly upon receipt.<br>• Build productive relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs partners to support reliable transportation execution.<br>• Investigate and resolve shipment issues such as transit delays, damaged goods, documentation gaps, or unexpected routing changes.<br>• Contribute to logistics planning by recommending process improvements that align inbound operations with broader supply chain objectives.<br>• Review transportation practices against applicable domestic and international regulations to help maintain compliance across inbound activities.