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>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 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>Client is looking for Program Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of key programs and initiatives. This role will work cross-functionally to ensure program goals are met on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the planning and execution of assigned programs and initiatives</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal departments and external partners</li><li>Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and milestones</li><li>Monitor program performance and provide regular status updates to leadership</li><li>Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies</li><li>Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and funding requirements</li><li>Support process improvements and operational efficiencies across programs</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders</li></ul><p><b> </b></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>
<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>**** 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>My client, a Los Angeles Higher Education based firm is looking for a Cybersecurity Project Manager to join their IT team. The position is mostly remote with some on-site days per month in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate should have at 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity and project management. The tasks for the position includes managing security testing plans, communicating with stakeholders to review project updates, and managing the budgets of the cybersecurity projects. This is a great opportunity for a Cybersecurity Project Manager to engage on a challenge project on cybersecurity and work for a well known higher education institution. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>