CES Senior Project Manager (Los Angeles CA)

Presidio; Castro Valley, Pleasanton (CA, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead technology implementations and ensure delivery on time and within budget across multiple projects. You will coordinate activities with stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams while managing budgets and change control.

The role emphasizes leadership, certification pursuit, and ongoing process improvement within a global technology services environment. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Project Management or other comparable degree and/or military service
• Minimum of 8 years project management experience managing multiple projects to successful completion, preferably at a technology solution provider or in a corporate IT department
• PMP certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tool
• ITIL certification (preferred)
• Ability to travel

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple technology implementation projects simultaneously using Presidio’s project management method
• Coordinate all project activities with business owners/stakeholders and other support, technical infrastructure, and application teams
• Manage relationships and coordinate work between vendors, customers, sub-contractors, and engineering teams across locations
• Track and maintain an accurate view of activities and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and customer satisfaction
• Ensure that service levels are met and all deliverables meet quality standards
• Oversee day-to-day management of all project phases, including requirements, design, development, test, and deployment
• Manage resource planning and assignments with internal staff to determine approach, staffing, responsibilities, and schedules
• Define team roles and ensure effective communication among all parties
• Maintain project budgets via timesheets and expense approvals
• Monitor costs for time, materials, and services; manage carriers and equipment suppliers
• Oversee change management to meet project goals
• Develop partner relationships with clients for long-term benefit
• Stay up-to-date on relevant solutions and pursue PM certifications
• Contribute to developing Program and Project Management practices

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Project Management or related field

Military service alternative

Tools

Microsoft Project

ITIL certification

Job description

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : SENIO009941

• Full-Time

Locations

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Pleasanton, CA

Description

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future AtPresidio, we’re at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries throughcutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses—and their customers—to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role
TheClient EngagementServices(CES)SeniorProject Managerisresponsible fordeliveringtechnologyprojects on time and on budget.The Project Manager willfocusondelivery excellencebydemonstratingleadership, strong client and team trust,solid project management core skills, and the ability to handle all theadministrativeaspects of a project.In addition to client-focusedproject delivery, Project Managershave the opportunity tosupport theservice groupthrough involvement in process improvement activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple technology implementation projects simultaneouslyusing Presidio’s project management method
• Coordinateall project activities with business owners/stakeholders and other support, technical infrastructure, and application teams
• Managerelationships and coordinates work between vendors, customers, sub-contractors, and engineering teams throughout various locations
• Track andmaintaina accurateandcontinuallyupdated view of the activities and deliverables to ensure projectsaredelivered on time, within budget, andmeetsorexceedscustomer satisfaction goals
• Assure that the expected service levels are met and that all Statement of Work deliverables meet quality standards
• Performday-to-day management of all phases of the projectincluding,project requirements, design, development, test, and deployment of each project
• Manage resource planning and assignments by partnering with internal staff todeterminethe project approach, staffing, responsibilities, and schedules according to the project timeline
• Define team member roles and expectations andensureseffective communication between all parties involved in the project
• Maintainprojectbudgets byreviewing and completing weekly timesheet and expense approvals for project teams
• Monitors cost to provide accounting support for project time, materials, and services. This may include monitoring carriers and equipment suppliers to ensure that hardware and circuits are tracked and billed correctly
• Oversees change management on the overall project scope, according to a predefined change process, to meet project goals
• Developsa partner relationshipwith the clientfor the long-term benefit of the client and Presidio
• Remainup-to-dateon relevant solutions, products, and services by attending internal PM training/meetings, achievingdevelopmentalplan goals, and obtainingormaintainingPM certifications
• Activelyparticipatesin the development of Program and Project Management practices byparticipatingin internal change initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Superior project management, time management, and coordination skills to plan, organize, staff, and direct the overall production of a project.
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects successfully on-time and on-budget.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinateallproject activities assigned to him/her fromprojectplanning,to tracking and reporting issues,andstatus reporting
• Effective people management skillsincluding:motivating, developing, coaching, directing, andidentifyingthe best people for the job
• Exceptionalinterpersonal and active listening skills
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and active listening skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to manage relationships by persuading and negotiating with others
• Solid communication andchangemanagement skills to influence and lead the project team and customer through the change management process
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated strong commitment and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to managenumeroussmall projectssimultaneously
• Ability to be socially perceptive and be attentive to other’s reactions and why they respond as they do
• Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving,appropriate judgment, anddecision-makingskills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to sense and forecast problem areas
• Proficiencyin the English language and reading comprehension

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Project Managementor other comparabledegreeand/or military service
• Minimum of 8years project management experience managing multiple projects to successful completion, preferablyat atechnology solution providerorin acorporateInformation Technology department
• PMPcertificationpreferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tool
• ITIL certification ( preferred)
• Ability to travel

Physical Requirements: May involve extensiveperiods ofsitting in front of a computer, walking, limited bending, and lifting small boxes.

Your future at Presidio
JoiningPresidiomeans stepping into aculture of trailblazers—thinkers, builders, and collaborators—who push the boundaries of what’s possible. With our expertise inAI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here,your impact is real.Whether you're harnessing the power ofGenerative AI, architecting resilientdigital ecosystems, or drivingdata-driven transformation, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let’s redefine what’s next—together.

About Presidio
At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio’s expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally.For more information, visit www.presidio.com .

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