Sr Project Manager

KAYGEN•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. At KAYGEN, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued, empowered, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. Our candidate-first approach means we are committed to understanding your career goals and connecting you with opportunities that align with your aspirations, skills, and potential. Whether you're taking the next step in your career or searching for your dream opportunity, KAYGEN is more than a staffing partner—we're a community dedicated to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive. Join us and discover a place where your talent is recognized, your ambitions are supported, and your future is built alongside a team that invests in your success every step of the way. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.

Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional project and/or management experience.
At least five (5) years of experience in a local government environment.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience leading large-scale, complex enterprise technology implementation or modernization projects ($10MM+ budget).
Demonstrated experience serving in a lead project or management role for at least three (3) enterprise system implementation through implementation, deployment/go-live, and/or post-production stabilization.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple concurrent workstreams involving business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, consultants, and executive leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, vendor performance, and executive reporting.
Demonstrated experience with major implementation activities including multiple elements such as requirements management, system integration, data migration/conversion, testing, organizational readiness, training, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.
Demonstrated experience managing projects within a public-sector, government, highly regulated, or similarly complex organizational environment.

Nice To Haves

Relevant Property Assessment/CAMA Experience: Describe any experience implementing or managing Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), property assessment, property tax administration, land records, permitting, or similarly complex government enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Proposed Senior Project Manager, meeting all minimum requirements.
Lead large-scale, complex enterprise technology implementation or modernization projects with budgets of $10MM+.
Manage projects through implementation, deployment/go-live, and post-production stabilization.
Coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams involving business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, consultants, and executive leadership.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, vendor performance, and executive reporting.
Oversee major implementation activities including requirements management, system integration, data migration/conversion, testing, organizational readiness, training, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.
Manage projects within a public-sector, government, highly regulated, or similarly complex organizational environment.
Describe comparable enterprise program experience, including organization/client, purpose/scope, budget, duration, role/authority, vendors/stakeholders, key implementation activities, personally managed phases, challenges/risks, actions taken, and outcomes.
Monitor vendor performance and project status, identify risks/concerns, and take action to escalate, resolve, or mitigate.
Work directly with executive sponsors, steering committees, governing bodies, and senior stakeholders.
Translate complex project information into executive-level decisions, recommendations, dashboards, presentations, or briefings.
Manage technology modernization initiatives within government or highly regulated organizations, including public procurement, fiscal accountability, transparency, regulatory requirements, and continuity of public services.
Describe experience implementing or managing Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), property assessment, property tax administration, land records, permitting, or similarly complex government enterprise systems.