Strategic Program Manager - Hybrid, Cross-Dept Projects

California ISO; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

California ISO is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive complex enterprise projects across departments, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery within a structured SDLC environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of related experience; PMP and Agile/SCRUM certification are strongly desirable.

Relocation assistance is available and a hybrid or on-site schedule is supported.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in software project management of multiple large, complex projects.
• Strong business analysis, planning, and proposal development experience.
• Experience with SDLC frameworks (e.g., CMMI, ITIL) and cross-department coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-department and major projects from scope to delivery, including risk and budget management.
• Establish project structures, charters, costs, and governance; manage external resources when needed.
• Develop policies and tools for consistent project management across the organization.
• Track corporate metrics and communications to support strategic objectives.
• Guide employees on best practices and improve efficiency in development efforts.
• Foster effective leadership and communication within project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Project Management

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project Server

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

California ISO is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive complex enterprise projects across departments, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery within a structured SDLC environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of related experience; PMP and Agile/SCRUM certification are strongly desirable.

Relocation assistance is available and a hybrid or on-site schedule is supported.