Project Manager with Govt Exp

Position Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager in Sacramento, CA (Title: Project Manager) for a 12+ months contract position. The selected candidate will provide expert-level project management services for the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) IT projects. You will serve as an Enterprise Project Manager under the direction of the CNRA’s Agency Project Management Officer and be responsible for the overall management activities including planning, monitoring, and controlling project tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert project and portfolio management services for DWR and CNRA IT projects.
• Manage all phases of project lifecycle using industry standard methods, including PMBOK principles.
• Act as the Enterprise Project Manager and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure project success.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, plans, processes, and guidelines.
• Implement organizational change management strategies to support project efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Senior Project Manager:
  • Active status with PMI credentials (PMP, PgMP, PfMP).
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex IT projects.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager on government IT projects.
  • 5+ years in a lead Project Manager role using PMBOK methodology.
  • 5+ years in organizational change management.
  • 5+ years experience in preparing project and portfolio management documentation.
  • At least three (3) professional references required.
• Project Manager:
  • Active status with PMI credentials (PMP, PgMP, PfMP).
  • 3+ years experience managing medium-sized IT projects.
  • 2+ years in a lead Project Manager capacity using industry standard methodologies.
  • 2+ years in organizational change management.
  • 2+ years experience in preparing project documentation (reports, plans, processes, and guidelines).
  • At least three (3) professional references required.

Benefits & Perks

• Excellent Compensation Package
• Referral Bonus up to $2500