<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager IT to lead complex delivery initiatives within for one of our technology teams in Southern California. This Long-term Contract position requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate technical and business workstreams, guide vendor performance, and maintain strong delivery governance. The ideal candidate will bring a balanced background in project execution, stakeholder communication, financial oversight, and platform operations in a fast-paced onsite environment. This will be onsite 4 days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end project execution by managing schedules, scope, milestones, and coordination across internal teams and external partners.</p><p>• Oversee daily delivery activities spanning reporting, quality assurance, platform-related work, and issue resolution to keep initiatives on track.</p><p>• Manage vendor commitments by monitoring service levels, reviewing progress, and escalating risks or delays before they affect timelines.</p><p>• Coordinate closely with business, IT, application, QA, and vendor teams to align dependencies and support smooth delivery.</p><p>• Maintain project governance artifacts, including risks, actions, issues, and dependencies, and drive timely follow-through on open items.</p><p>• Administer and prioritize the project backlog in partnership with the Product Owner, ensuring work is sequenced effectively based on business needs.</p><p>• Provide oversight of system integrations, data movement, and technical dependencies to support build, test, and release planning.</p><p>• Direct production support operations by supervising ticket activity, enforcing SLA performance, and promoting root-cause resolution for recurring issues.</p><p>• Own project financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, invoice validation, accruals, and coordination with finance and procurement.</p><p>• Prepare status reporting and executive updates, facilitate stakeholder meetings, and support testing, deployment readiness, and go-live planning.</p>
<p><strong>Senior IT Project Manager</strong> (3-year limited term)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A leading nonprofit and cultural organization based in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support transformative digital initiatives that enhance engagement, accessibility, and customer experiences. The organization leverages technology, data, and modern platforms to connect audiences with valuable educational and cultural resources while driving long-term community impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives that support digital engagement, customer experience, content management, fundraising, and enterprise platform modernization. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this role will partner with business and technology leaders to deliver high-impact projects from discovery through implementation, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, vendors, and project teams. This is a three-year limited-term position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and closure.</li><li>Manage multiple concurrent technology projects with complex dependencies and cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate digital transformation initiatives involving customer engagement platforms, content management systems, fundraising technologies, and digital experience solutions.</li><li>Facilitate governance, steering committee, and stakeholder discussions to support alignment and decision-making.</li><li>Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, status reports, and project documentation.</li><li>Partner with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and subject matter experts to drive successful outcomes.</li><li>Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues and escalations.</li><li>Monitor project financials and ensure adherence to approved budgets and resource plans.</li><li>Support organizational change management efforts to encourage adoption and project success.</li><li>Deliver executive-level presentations and communications regarding project status, progress, and recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid work environment; approximately one onsite day per week, with additional onsite attendance based on project requirements</li><li>Three-year limited-term assignment</li><li>Opportunity to work on digital signage, customer engagement, fundraising technology, web platform, and digital experience initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners on high-visibility projects</li></ul>
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><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Senior IT Project Manager</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A globally recognized nonprofit organization in the arts and cultural heritage sector, based in Los Angeles, California, is dedicated to advancing the understanding, preservation, and accessibility of art and cultural resources. Through innovative technology and digital initiatives, the organization enhances visitor experiences both on-site and online, supporting education and global engagement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex, enterprise-level technology initiatives that enhance digital and on-site visitor experiences in Los Angeles, California. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—from concept through implementation—while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring successful delivery of high-impact, consumer-facing technology solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex technical projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing</li><li>Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with interdependencies across engineering, infrastructure, and business teams</li><li>Drive cross-functional collaboration with software engineers, system administrators, product teams, and stakeholders</li><li>Oversee project budgets, timelines, risks, and vendor relationships to ensure successful outcomes</li><li>Facilitate stakeholder communication, including executive-level reporting and presentations</li><li>Lead initiatives focused on enhancing digital experiences, including content systems and operational technologies</li><li>Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption and long-term success</li><li>Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruption</li><li>Maintain detailed documentation, reporting, and project artifacts</li><li>Ensure alignment of deliverables with organizational priorities and user experience goals</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>$125,000 - $150,000</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions</li><li>Retirement plans with employer matching and contributions</li><li>Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling options</li><li>Professional development and educational assistance programs</li><li>Wellness programs and on-site amenities</li><li>Additional employee-focused perks and benefits</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid work environment with a mix of in-office and remote collaboration</li><li>Flexible scheduling with alternative workweek options</li><li>Limited-term role with a defined project duration</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility, mission-driven initiatives</li></ul>
<p>**** For Faster response on the position, please send a message to Jimmy Escobar on LinkedIn or send an email to Jimmy.Escobar@roberthalf(.com) with your resume. You can also call my office number at 424-270-9193****</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives spanning cloud, security, and enterprise infrastructure. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can coordinate cross-functional teams, drive delivery against business priorities, and communicate effectively with both technical staff and executive stakeholders. This position is hybrid 3 days a week on-site and 2 days remote. The role will focus on keeping large-scale programs on track, removing delivery obstacles, and ensuring visibility into timelines, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct multiple large-scale infrastructure and security initiatives, ensuring each project progresses according to agreed milestones, budget expectations, and delivery targets.</p><p>• Coordinate with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to align priorities, manage interdependencies, and keep cross-functional efforts moving efficiently.</p><p>• Oversee project schedules for major enterprise programs, including reservation system-related work, and provide frequent status updates to stakeholders.</p><p>• Lead recurring stand-ups and working sessions to identify blockers quickly, assign follow-up actions, and maintain momentum across distributed teams.</p><p>• Prepare executive-ready reporting materials, present project health updates, and respond to stakeholder questions regarding progress, risks, and next steps.</p><p>• Track compliance-related activities, governance considerations, and landing zone planning to support secure and well-structured cloud initiatives.</p><p>• Monitor resource needs, budget considerations, and delivery assumptions to help teams stay organized and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Support technical programs involving Azure, enterprise infrastructure, network environments, and related security initiatives while partnering with operational teams to drive execution.</p>