Cayuse Holdings, LLC
Cayuse Holdings, LLC

Senior Project Manager

Sacramento, CA, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $150,000.00 - 181,102.00 per year
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Skills

  • System Testing
  • Innovation
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Requirements Elicitation
  • Project Documentation
  • Performance Metrics
  • Scheduling
  • Change Control
  • Risk Management
  • Budget
  • Accountability
  • Status Reports
  • PMO
  • Documentation
  • SAP BASIS
  • PMBOK
  • PMP
  • Change Management
  • Articulate
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention To Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Streaming
  • SAP FI
  • Onboarding
  • Finance
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Public Sector
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Project Management
  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • Issue Tracking
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workload Analysis
  • Budget Management
  • Testing
  • Facilitation
  • Accounting
  • System Integration
  • Reporting
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Management
  • Productivity
  • System Integration Testing
  • Professional Development
  • Law

Summary

Overview

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Cayuse Company: Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

Location: Sacramento, CA

Salary: $150,000.00-$181,102.00

Travel: No

Relocation: No

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

T he Work

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial requirements elicitation through solution implementation, system testing, go-live, post-implementation monitoring, and final closeout. This role ensures that each phase of the project is executed in full compliance with established project management standards, organizational methodologies, and industry best practices.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements elicitation, solution implementation, testing, go-live, post-implementation monitoring, and project closeout.
  • Oversee key project elements, ensuring full compliance with established project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
  • Maintain current and comprehensive project documentation, including tracking tasks, deliverables, and all project artifacts to ensure organizational transparency and auditability.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor detailed project schedules utilizing approved scheduling tools, consistently ensuring adherence to baseline timelines and project milestones.
  • Track project performance metrics, analyze schedule variances, and proactively recommend and implement corrective actions to maintain project alignment and on-time delivery of all objectives.
  • Identify, log, and resolve project risks, action items, issues, decisions, change requests, lessons learned, and all associated elements, maintaining clear records and traceability.
  • Plan, schedule, and facilitate essential project meetings, covering topics such as schedule management, change control processes, project status updates, risk mitigation, contract matters, and budget reconciliation.
  • Accurately document meeting discussions, promptly distribute official meeting minutes, and diligently follow up on assigned action items to ensure closure and accountability.
  • Prepare and submit a variety of project reports, including Project Steering Committee (PSC) briefings, client weekly and monthly status reports, and any additional reporting as required by stakeholders or contractual obligations.
  • Provide ongoing support to the Project Management Office (PMO) by assisting in the tracking and management of project tasks and deliverables, while maintaining robust documentation and ensuring accessible project records for all authorized personnel.
  • Maintain the Project Management Plan (PMP) throughout the project duration and develop comprehensive close-out and assessment reports at the conclusion of each project phase.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Qualifications - Here's What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.
  • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
    • Note: If no degree is held, the proposed resource must demonstrate a total of eleven (11) years of relevant experience (minimum of seven (7) years required, plus four (4) additional qualifying years).
  • Valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
    • PMP certification is mandatory and cannot be substituted with additional experience.
  • At least seven (7) years of broad, extensive, and progressively responsible experience applying project management principles, methods, techniques, and tools.
    • Of these, a minimum of four (4) years must have been served as a senior project manager overseeing one or more large or complex IT projects.
  • At least three (3) years as a senior project manager for large or complex IT projects, including management of at least one project valued at $5 million or greater.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience leading a State of California agency through FI$Cal system onboarding, go-live, and post-implementation activities.Experience must include managing or supporting system transitions for statewide financial, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and/or the FI$Cal system.
  • Five (5) years of direct project management experience within the California state government environment.
  • At least four (4) years of experience facilitating alignment with multiple stakeholders, leading change management in complex organizations, and conducting meetings, including stakeholder communications and updates.
  • Four (4) years of experience initiating and executing project management plans, including:
    • Creating and overseeing project schedules
    • Developing and maintaining work breakdown structures
    • Tracking and resolving project risks and issues
  • Four (4) years coordinating support for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or similar internal knowledge transfer activities.
  • Five (5) years of experience in strategic planning, consulting, workload assessment, and budget management.
  • Five (5) years of experience in application integration activities, including oversight of application upgrade testing and accounting system-related integration and reporting.


Minimum Skills:
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyze systems and procedures
  • Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
  • Proficient in applying project management principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and close projects.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading State of California agencies through FI$Cal system transitions, including onboarding, go-live, and post-implementation activities, with specialized experience managing or supporting statewide financial and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementations.
  • Comprehensive project management proficiency within California state government environments, ensuring compliance with public sector standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Skilled in facilitating alignment among diverse stakeholder groups, leading organizational change initiatives in complex environments, and conducting effective meetings, including regular stakeholder communications and status updates.
  • Experienced in initiating and executing comprehensive project management plans, encompassing the development and monitoring of project schedules, creation and maintenance of work breakdown structures, and proactive risk and issue tracking with resolution support.
  • Adept at coordinating the creation, implementation, and support of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as overseeing internal knowledge transfer activities to promote organizational learning and operational continuity.
  • Advanced capability in strategic planning, consulting, workload analysis, and budget management; includes significant experience in managing application integration, overseeing application upgrade testing, and facilitating accounting system integration and reporting.


Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off



Reports to: Managing Director.

Working Conditions
  • Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
  • Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
  • Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen .
  • May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
  • May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
  • May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $181,102.00 /Yr.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91099930
  • Position Id: 104387
  • Posted 5 days ago

Company Info

About Cayuse Holdings, LLC

Founded initially in 2006, Cayuse Holdings is today comprised of a family companies headquartered near Pendleton, Oregon, with offices in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Honolulu, HI. Tribally owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Cayuse Holdings is a 100% Indian Owned Economic Enterprise and a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for commercial, government, and tribal clients.

Our Mission

To become the #1 American Indian-owned commercial, government, and tribal contractor, providing trusted value for our clients, reliable and rewarding careers for our employees and contributing to the growth of the CTUIR.

 

Our Vision

Grow the Company, Grow the People!

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