Project Manager

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-visibility, complex programs for state and government agencies. You will manage end-to-end delivery, ensure schedules and budgets, and align with federal guidelines.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage PAL Level 4 stages, assess risks, and report status to clients and stakeholders. Proficiency with MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet is required; PMP, Agile certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project/program management experience.
• 7+ years supporting State or government agency projects.
• 6+ years of experience leading large-scale IT projects.
• Proven experience managing multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects ($5M+)
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management across all phases, including planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Lead and manage PAL – Level 4 stages.
• Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Oversee cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively manage issues.
• Prepare and present project status reports, briefings, and required documentation for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, agency-specific, and contractual standards and regulations.
• Apply industry best practices using PMBOK, Agile, or Hybrid project management methodologies, as appropriate.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Project governance

PM knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedSenior Project Managerto lead high-visibility, complex project initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing large-scale programs within State and government agencies, demonstrate strong stakeholder management capabilities, and consistently deliver projects on time and within budget in compliance with federal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management across all phases, including planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out.

Lead and manageProject Approval Lifecycle (PAL) – Level 4stages.

Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.

Oversee cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and contractual requirements.

Serve as the primary liaison between clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.

Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively manage issues.

Prepare and present project status reports, briefings, and required documentation for internal and external audiences.

Ensure compliance with all federal, agency-specific, and contractual standards and regulations.

Apply industry best practices usingPMBOK, Agile, or Hybridproject management methodologies, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Minimum8+ yearsof project and/or program management experience.

At least7+ yearssupporting State or government agency projects.

6+ yearsof experience leading large-scale, complex IT projects.

Proven experience managingmulti-year, multi-million-dollar projects ($5M+).

Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency with project management tools such asMicrosoft Project,Jira,Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working directly with State agencies.

Familiarity withFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)andDOJ-specific guidelines.

PMP certificationfrom PMI (or equivalent).

Agile certification (e.g.,Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or similar).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.