Experienced Project Manager (Gold River, CA)

Gainwell Technologies; Gold River (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation policy

401(k) employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational assistance

Leadership and technical development"

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies in Gold River, CA, is seeking an Experienced Project Manager to lead complex programs and drive delivery using AWS-based solutions in health and human services projects.

You will manage schedules, budgets, risk, and stakeholder communications, mentor staff, and help shape proposals and growth initiatives while benefiting from a hybrid work model and a strong development program.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience managing complex projects through full lifecycle.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, services, and solution architectures (AWS certification a plus).
• 5+ years of experience on projects leveraging AWS.
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• 9+ years of experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules in MS Project.
• Modern understanding of budget development, control and assurance methods, and project management software.
• Ability to translate program objectives into clear milestones and deliverables.
• Leadership to train and mentor junior colleagues.
• Strong executive presentation and communication skills.
• Creative problem-solver who can drive clarity from ambiguity and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more large project management teams by breaking down programs and guiding staffing.
• Plan, track, and oversee schedules, deadlines, and quality across tasks.
• Communicate with client and project leadership, sharing metrics and recommending changes.
• Create program definitions, budgets, and objectives to ensure deliverables across phases.
• Proactively manage risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support growth through detailed SOWs and proposal efforts.

Skills

Project leadership

Executive communication

Creative problem-solving

Influencing stakeholders

Budget management

Mentoring juniors

Strategic thinking

Leadership

MS Project

AWS knowledge

Education

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

AWS

Job description

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Experienced Project Manager (Gold River, CA)

Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: Gold River, CA, US, 95670

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As anExperienced Project Manager (Gold River, CA) at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

Your role in our mission

Assist in keeping projects moving as Gainwell helps clients deliver better health and human services outcomes through technology and innovation.

• Lead one or more large project management teams by breaking down bigger technological programs and assisting with project staffing
• Spearhead project planning, tracking and oversight of assigned staff by providing direction and deadlines to ensure quality and timely completion of tasks
• Communicate with the client, company and project team leadership, measuring and sharing project metrics/status; recommend program changes as needed
• Create project schedules, program definitions, budgets and objectives to ensure the quality of project deliverables across all phases
• Actively project manage across non-direct reports by quickly escalating any risks and implementing risk mitigation solutions
• Support Gainwell’s growth as you prepare detailed SOW and assist with new proposal efforts and business development

What we're looking for

• 9+ years of experience managing complex projects, programs or initiatives through a full project management life cycle
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, services, and solution architectures (AWS certification a plus)
• 5+ years of experience working on projects leveraging AWS
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• 9+ years of experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules in MS Project
• Modern understanding of budget development, control and assurance methods, and project management software
• Ability to lead and translate the broader objectives of a program into clear and achievable project scope and milestones that can be worked toward
• Leadership to train, guide and mentor the work of junior colleagues
• A strong executive presenter who communicates ideas clearly
• Creative problem-solver who thrives on defining structure from ambiguity
• Influencer that who can clearly communicate project priorities and motivate direct and indirect networks and stakeholders to action

What you should expect in this role

• Hybrid position at Gold River, CA (3days per week)
• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 9/30/2026

The pay range for this position is $97,700.00 - $139,500.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development.

All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

• generous, flexible vacation policy
• 401(k) employer match
• comprehensive health benefits
• educational assistance
• comprehensive leadership and technical development academies

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.