Expert Project Manager
About The Position
The Expert Project Manager leads and governs complex application and infrastructure managed services operations projects and serves as a trusted, client‑facing project leader. This role operates in a consulting environment and requires strong executive presence, deep infrastructure expertise, and disciplined project oversight. You partner with C‑level and senior IT leaders, orchestrate cross‑functional teams, and own outcomes across scope, schedule, financials, and client satisfaction. This role fits a calm, highly professional PM who balances strategic thinking with exceptional attention to detail. Travel up to 10% is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of experience leading complex IT programs and projects
- PMP certification (required)
- Deep infrastructure experience, including large‑scale transformation initiatives
- Hands‑on experience leading mainframe modernization projects (required)
- Managed services experience, including transitions to steady-state operations
- Consulting experience in client‑facing environments
- Strong financial management skills (budgets, forecasting, cost control)
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C‑level executives
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
- Working hours based on Pacific time zone
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Nice To Haves
- ITIL knowledge or certification
- ITSM knowledge or certification
- Project financial / revenue recognition experience
- M.B.A. or B.S. in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering; or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and govern large‑scale application and infrastructure managed services operations projects from client managed services optimization and modernization.
- Define and own the engagement strategy, governance model, and integrated project plan
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executive‑level client stakeholders
- Orchestrate and align consulting, technical, and operational teams across multiple workstreams
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and RAID logs
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies proactively
- Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls
- Guide clients through organizational change associated with modernization and managed services transitions
- Ensure project execution aligns with Ensono methodologies, quality standards, and best practices
- Create and deliver polished, executive‑level communications and presentations
- Build trusted client relationships while protecting scope, timelines, and financial outcomes
- Coach and mentor team members and foster a collaborative, high‑performance environment
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
