Strategic Project Manager – Tech & Education Network

Evolving Solution Services; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

CENIC is seeking a Project Manager in La Mirada, CA to lead multiple concurrent projects from initiation through close, ensuring on-time delivery within budget. The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and process improvement within a dynamic, high‑tech environment.

Reporting to the Manager of the Program Management Office, you will coordinate internal and external resources, drive data-driven decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support CalREN

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 4 - 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects through their entire life cycle.
• Experience in a university/research environment preferred.
• Telecommunications industry experience preferred.
• Professional Services Implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multiple complex projects ranging in size from small to large, through project initiation to close.
• Effectively manage multiple competing projects and shifting priorities.
• Accountable for day-to-day project support for multiple small to large-sized project plans and teams working on the various work areas identified.
• Effectively communicate project status to, and manage expectations of, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Review project team deliverables to ensure quality and adherence to internal standards.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to understand their needs, to anticipate obstacles to success, and to advocate internally on their behalf.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-6 years of relevant experience

Job description

CENIC is seeking a Project Manager in La Mirada, CA to lead multiple concurrent projects from initiation through close, ensuring on-time delivery within budget. The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and process improvement within a dynamic, high‑tech environment.

Reporting to the Manager of the Program Management Office, you will coordinate internal and external resources, drive data-driven decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support CalREN