Senior Project Manager (Gold River, CA)

Gainwell Technologies LLC•Rancho Cordova, CA

1d•$74,300 - $106,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Gainwell Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead medium-sized project management teams and oversee parts of larger technology programs. The role contributes directly to projects and helps staff and oversee assigned employees, providing direction and deadlines to support quality and timely completion. The Senior Project Manager works with client, company, and project leadership to communicate project metrics and recommend program changes. The position is responsible for project deliverable quality throughout all program phases, including defining objectives, schedules, program scope, and budgets. It also involves identifying and mitigating risks through status reports and project updates, and preparing detailed client statements of work (SOWs) for stakeholder agreement and approval. This is a hybrid role based in Gold River, California, with three days per week onsite and 0–10% travel.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience managing complex projects, programs, or initiatives through a full project management life cycle.
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, services, and solution architectures.
At least 5 years of experience working on projects leveraging AWS.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
At least 9 years of experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules in MS Project.
Modern understanding of budget development, control, and assurance methods, and project management software.
Ability to translate broader program objectives into clear, achievable project scope and milestones.
Strong executive presentation skills and clear communication of ideas.
Ability to communicate project priorities and motivate direct and indirect networks and stakeholders to take action.
Creative problem-solving ability and comfort defining structure from ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

AWS certification.

Responsibilities

Lead one or more medium-sized project management teams, overseeing aspects of larger technology programs.
Contribute directly to projects and assist with staffing and oversight of assigned staff, providing direction and deadlines to ensure quality and timely task completion.
Interface with clients, company leadership, and project team leadership; measure and communicate project metrics and recommend program changes as needed.
Drive the quality of project deliverables across all phases by creating objectives, schedules, program definitions, and budgets.
Identify and mitigate risks through status reporting and project updates to support project timeliness and quality.
Prepare detailed client statements of work and obtain stakeholder agreement and approval on scope.
Train, guide, and mentor junior colleagues.