Senior Project Manager for a hybrid position (must go to Sacramento office 2-days weekly) leading high-visibility and complex project initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in managing large-scale programs within State agencies, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in accordance with federal guidelines. Key Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end project management across planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases. * Experience Leading project approval lifestyle (PAL) 4 stages. * Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets. * Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and contract requirements. * Act as primary liaison between the client, internal teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. * Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. * Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and documentation for both internal and external audiences. * Ensure compliance with all federal, agency-specific, and contractual standards. * Apply project management best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or Hybrid approaches as appropriate). Required Qualifications: * PMP certification from PMI (or equivalent) * 8 years of experience in project/program management * 7 years supporting state/government agencies. * 6 years of experience leading large/complex IT projects. * Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects. $5M plus. * Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Project and other project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet). * Experience working with State agencies. * Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and DOJ-specific guidelines. * Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe). Education: * Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field. * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Public Administration).