Senior IT Project Manager, PMP (Ref: 5890)

Estrada Consulting, Inc; Burlingame (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Estrada Consulting, Inc is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead and manage complex enterprise software implementations, SaaS deployments, data migrations, and system integrations. Remote work option available for a consulting/contract engagement based in California.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project planning, governance, risk management, and coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant project management experience with software implementations.
• Experience managing enterprise software implementations including SaaS.
• Experience creating project plans, schedules, budgets, risk and governance docs.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Experience overseeing testing, data conversion, integration, deployment and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise software implementation and modernization projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors and stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, data migration, integration, and deployment readiness.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues.
• Ensure go-live readiness and post-implementation stabilization.

Skills

Software implementation management

SaaS deployments

Data migrations

Budget and schedule management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk & issue management

Education

PMP

CSM

PMI-ACP

Prosci Change Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager – Enterprise Systems Implementation (Ref: 5890)

Location: San Mateo County, California.

Position Type: Consulting / Contract.

Remote work

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Senior IT Project Managers to lead and support complex enterprise technology implementation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing software implementations, SaaS deployments, system integrations, data migrations, and business process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant project management experience, including implementation of a variety of software systems.
• Experience managing enterprise software implementation projects, including SaaS or complex business systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, risk and issue logs, and governance documentation.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional project teams, executive sponsors, business stakeholders, technical personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Experience overseeing system implementation activities, testing, data conversion, integration, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and deliverables.

Additional Qualifications

• Previous experience managing public-sector or government technology projects.
• Experience with enterprise SaaS implementations, system integrations, data migration, and business process redesign.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Prosci Change Management Certification, or comparable professional credentials.
• Experience working in regulated environments or with confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise software implementation and technology modernization projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and executive status reports.
• Coordinate internal project teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee implementation planning, testing, data migration, integration, training, and deployment readiness.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues.
• Manage vendor deliverables, project quality, change requests, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate go-live preparation, cutover activities, and post-implementation stabilization.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit an updated resume highlighting relevant software implementation projects, professional certifications, and public-sector experience, if applicable.