Project Manager, Business Optimization

Synergy Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Solutions in San Diego, CA, seeks a Project Manager – Business Optimization to lead capital and O&M projects aimed at process improvement and operational efficiency. You will define scope, schedules, and resources, and drive accountability across cross‑functional teams to deliver outcomes.

The role requires strong PM skills; PMP preferred; experience with GIS, SAP, scheduling, and mobility apps; and excellent communication. Onsite Monday–Thursday in the San Diego region.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of related experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with GIS, SAP, Scheduling, Dispatching, Mobility Applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of assigned projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Drive accountability to ensure tasks and milestones are completed on schedule.
• Maintain open communication with team members, stakeholders, end users, and leadership.
• Use PM tools and reporting frameworks to ensure visibility and consistency.
• Support training, implementation and change management activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively.
• Present project updates to diverse audiences, technical or non‑technical.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PM principles

PMP certification preferred

Strong written and verbal comms

Lead diverse teams

Present complex information

Stakeholder communication

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR 7+ years of related experience

Tools

GIS

SAP

Scheduling

Dispatching

Mobility Applications

Microsoft Office

Power Suite

Job description

San Diego, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

The Project Manager – Business Optimization leads and manages capital and O&M projects focused on process improvement, system enhancements, and operational efficiency. This role serves as the single point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring scope, requirements, schedules, and resources are clearly defined and delivered. The PM drives accountability across cross‑functional teams, manages risks, supports change management, and ensures project outcomes directly support safety, reliability, compliance, asset management, customer service, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of assigned projects through coordination with SMEs, consultants, management, and cross‑functional teams.

Drive accountability to ensure tasks, deliverables, and milestones are completed on schedule.

Maintain open communication with project team members, stakeholders, end‑users, and leadership.

Utilize project management tools, applications, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency and visibility.

Support training, implementation, and change management activities.

Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively.

Present project updates and technical/non‑technical information to diverse audiences.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience & Skills:

Strong understanding of project management principles.

PMP certification preferred.

Experience with GIS, SAP, Scheduling, Dispatching, Mobility Applications preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power Suite.

Demonstrated ability to manage large projects and lead diverse teams.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.

Other Requirements:

Must be onsite Monday–Thursday in the San Diego region.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree OR 7+ years of project management, engineering, operations, IT, construction, or utility experience.

Salary and benefits available as W-2. May also consider C2C.