Sr. Project Manager

DGCA (DOJ) Sr. Project Manager

Location: California. Sacramento (hybrid)

Type: C2C/W2 client: Loblolly/CA Department of Justice

Start date: ASAP

Location: Must reside in California. Sacramento area is preferred but not required. Hybrid work, some on-site meetings may be required by client.

Contract Term: 1-year, full-time contract working on a DOJ (CA Department of Justice) Contract. Contract end date: June 29, 2026, option to extend 2 additional years.

Required to have 5+ years of CA State/Gov experience Degree: Masters & Bachelors PMP Required Oracle experience

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-visibility and complex project initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in managing large-scale programs within State agencies, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in accordance with federal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management across planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and contract requirements.
• Act as primary liaison between the client, internal teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and documentation for both internal and external audiences.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, agency-specific, and contractual standards.
• Apply project management best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or Hybrid approaches as appropriate).

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in project/program management, including at least 5 years supporting federal government contracts.
• 5+ years of experience with SDLC projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and other project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience working with DOJ or law enforcement-related agencies.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and DOJ-specific guidelines.
• Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Public Administration).