Project Manager

Arka Innovate; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team environment

Growth opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in California is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Engagement Manager to oversee large-scale BI/DW, AI/ML, and GenBI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in IT project management, strong public sector experience, and a proven track record managing significant project budgets. This remote position offers growth opportunities in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT project/program management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Public Sector environments.
• Proven track record managing BI/DW, AI/ML, and GenBI projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large-scale BI/DW, AI/ML, and GenBI initiative.
• Ensure business goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Oversee a $20M+ project from initiation through delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

ROI analysis

Risk management

KPI framework development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

AWS-based data platforms

Job description

Arka Innovate is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Engagement Manager to lead a large‑scale BI/DW, AI/ML, and GenBI initiative. This role requires oversight of a $20M+ project from initiation through delivery, ensuring business goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline. The ideal candidate has deep public sector experience, strong data‑driven program leadership skills, and hands‑on exposure to modern analytics and AI technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT project/program management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Public Sector environments.
• Proven track record managing BI/DW, AI/ML, and GenBI projects in public sector environments.
• Experience leading projects with budgets of $20M or more.

Technical & Domain Expertise:

• Strong understanding of BI/DW architecture, data governance, data modeling, and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with agentic AI, generative BI, and AI/ML model deployment in enterprise contexts.
• Hands‑on exposure to Power BI, AWS‑based data platforms, and enterprise data analytics tools.
• Strong ROI analysis, risk management, KPI framework development, and implementation roadmap skills.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple vendor relationships.
• Strategic thinker with a delivery‑focused mindset and ability to navigate political/public sector dynamics.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Data Analytics Specialty
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile equivalent
• Power BI Certification

Why Join Arka Innovate?

• Be a part of a dynamic team that values innovation and cutting‑edge solutions.
• Work on diverse and impactful projects in various industries.
• Growth opportunities in a fast‑paced and supportive environment.
• Remote Position.

At Arka Innovate, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.