Project Manager - Workforce Development (5748)

NextPath Career Partners; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPath Workforce Solutions is seeking a Workforce Project Manager for an onsite direct hire role in Sacramento, CA. The position offers a salary range of $90,000–$100,000 depending on experience.

Requirements include 5+ years in software project management and workforce development experience, plus a PMP certification. Visa sponsorship is not available. This role involves coordinating with design, engineering, QA, vendors, and clients, and delivering high-quality software releases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software project management experience.
• 5+ years of Workforce Development, WOTC, or Corrections experience.
• Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute project plans for software development initiatives.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, QA, vendors, and clients to meet project milestones.
• Develop and maintain accurate project status, including risks and issues, and communicate updates.
• Oversee delivery of development and production releases ensuring quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with technical teams to specify design and development tasks.
• Assist in creating test plans and reviewing deliverables before client delivery.
• Facilitate team and client meetings, ensuring clear communication of project progress and issues.
• Support client interactions, including monitoring incidents, change requests, and questions.
• Provide training support and manage client expectations to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Software PM

WOTC/Corrections

SQL knowledge

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

NextPath Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a Workforce Project Manager to join our client’s team in Sacramento, CA. This is an Onsite Direct Hire position.

SALARY: $90,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)

Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of software project management experience
• 5+ years of Workforce Development, WOTC, or Corrections experience
• Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• PMP certification is required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and execute project plans for software development initiatives
• Coordinate with design, engineering, QA, vendors, and clients to meet project milestones
• Develop and maintain accurate project status, including risks and issues, and communicate updates
• Oversee delivery of development and production releases ensuring quality standards are met
• Collaborate with technical teams to specify design and development tasks
• Assist in creating test plans and reviewing deliverables before client delivery
• Facilitate team and client meetings, ensuring clear communication of project progress and issues
• Support client interactions, including monitoring incidents, change requests, and questions
• Provide training support and manage client expectations to ensure satisfaction

NEXTPATH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS:
NextPath is a strategic talent partner connecting skilled professionals with organizations driving innovation and growth. Our recruiting team brings more than 80 years of combined experience delivering workforce solutions that align the right talent with the right opportunities. We work with leading companies across the country, offering flexible engagement models including contract, project-based, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer