Senior IT Project Manager

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 18 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

PMP
Health Care
PMO
Project Management
PMBOK
Software Development
Organizational Development
Software Development Methodology
PDF

Job Details

Senior IT Project Manager 

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Client: California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS)
Domain: Healthcare (Medicare / Medicaid – Preferred)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager to partner closely with DHCS executive leadership and lead large-scale, enterprise IT initiatives. This role focuses on portfolio governance, PMO maturity, and driving organizational transformation across complex programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Align IT project portfolios with departmental objectives and federal funding requirements

  • Lead large, complex IT initiatives across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

  • Enhance and mature Enterprise PMO methodologies, including portfolio prioritization and cross-program alignment

  • Centralize project management services to manage enterprise-level risks, issues, and change controls

  • Define and implement standardized project management processes, procedures, and best practices

  • Provide executive-level reporting and visibility into portfolio-wide risks, dependencies, and impacts

  • Collaborate directly with senior executives and key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

Required Qualifications

  • Active PMP Certification (PMI) – digital credential or PDF required

  • 15+ years of overall professional experience, including:

    • 7+ years of hands-on Project Management experience

    • 4+ years managing large, complex IT projects

  • Strong experience working with executive and senior leadership

  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and SDLC best practices

  • Healthcare experience, particularly Medicare / Medicaid programs

  • Prior experience working with California state agencies

 
 
 
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