Strategic Project Manager – Agile & Cross-Functional Delivery

Western Growers; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Growers is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join our PMO and drive cross-functional initiatives spanning technical, operational, and marketing domains in Irvine, CA. You will lead projects through full lifecycles using Agile and/or waterfall methods, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget while aligning with business goals.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, stakeholder communication, and post-launch support, with a focus on scalable enterprise impact and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, healthcare administration, information systems, or related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification is required; Agile/Scrum experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects across operational, technical, and/or marketing environments.
• Experience with project documentation including charters, project plans, requirements, schedules, and reporting dashboards.
• Strong understanding of Agile and/or waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to manage project progress, risks, scopes, defects, timelines, and cost impacts and mitigations to ensure project alignment with goals/objectives.
• Experience leading, coordinating, and managing various project and program teams, including internal and external resources.
• Knowledge of marketing workflows, campaign execution, and/or digital platforms preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of projects across operational, technical, and marketing initiatives.
• Manage project budget, resource allocation, and service levels. Administers scheduling, planning, reporting, development, and implementation within timelines and budgets.
• Manage full project lifecycle including requirements, design, testing, implementation, and post-launch support.
• Track risks, issues, scope changes, and dependencies and drive resolution.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accuracy of project tracking systems.
• Coordinate testing activities including system, integration, and UAT.
• Ensure successful transition from implementation to operations and provide post-launch support.
• Establish communication plans and provide regular project status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PMO software

Job description

Western Growers is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join our PMO and drive cross-functional initiatives spanning technical, operational, and marketing domains in Irvine, CA. You will lead projects through full lifecycles using Agile and/or waterfall methods, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget while aligning with business goals.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, stakeholder communication, and post-launch support, with a focus on scalable enterprise impact and