Senior Project Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Senior Project Manager Reports to: Jennifer Orlando, CEO Location: Irvine, CA Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range: $134,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually About the Role The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional projects that drive strategic priorities across the organization. This role operates as an individual contributor, partnering with leaders and teams across departments to deliver high‑impact initiatives on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and operational execution skills to coordinate initiatives that span multiple functions and require significant organizational alignment. Responsibilities What you’ll be doing: Lead end‑to‑end delivery of strategic, cross‑functional projects from planning through execution and completion. Define project scope, goals, success metrics, timelines, and resource requirements. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies. Track milestones, deliverables, and progress to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope. Cross‑Functional Coordination Partner with leaders and subject matter experts across departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, Product, Technology, HR, Marketing, Compliance teams). Facilitate alignment across stakeholders with differing priorities. Lead project meetings, working sessions, and decision forums. Stakeholder Management & Communication Serve as the central point of coordination for project stakeholders. Provide regular status updates to leadership and executive sponsors. Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when appropriate. Translate complex project details into clear executive‑level communication. Strategic Initiative Support Drive initiatives tied to organizational growth, operational improvements, and transformation efforts. Support prioritization and sequencing of initiatives in partnership with leadership. Ensure projects align with broader company strategy and objectives. Process & Operational Improvement Establish best practices for project planning, documentation, and execution. Implement tools and frameworks to improve project visibility and efficiency. Capture lessons learned and continuously improve project delivery methods. Candidate Requirements 7+ years of project management or program management experience. Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and influence skills without direct authority. Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities. Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills. Experience working in a mid‑sized or fast‑growing organization. Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field. PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification. Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Monday.com). Experience leading operational or strategic transformation projects. Strategic thinking and business acumen Cross‑functional leadership Executive communication Risk management and decision facilitation Change management Structured problem solving Success in This Role Success in this role is defined by the ability to drive organizational initiatives forward, build alignment across teams, and deliver measurable outcomes without direct authority over project resources. Why Join Us Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward‑thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Inclusive Culture: Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member is valued. Physical Requirements Mobility Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling Occasional sitting Occasional standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling Travel Limited travel or overnight Occasional travel or overnight Frequent travel or overnight; including international Visual/Hearing Normal or corrected vision and hearing Normal or corrected vision and hearing Normal or corrected vision and hearing Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials Language Understand, speak, read and write basic English Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English Understand, speak, read and write fluent English Understand, speak, read and write fluently in a foreign language Physical Activity Lift approximately 0-25 lbs. Use of fine motor hand functions Lift approximately 25-50 lbs. Use of fine motor hand functions Lift approximately 50+ lbs. Use of fine motor hand functions Environmental Conditions Typically, indoors Typically, in a consistent temperature Occasionally outdoors Occasionally exposed to varying degrees of hot and cold environments Frequently outdoors Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees #J-18808-Ljbffr