Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Title : Senior IT Project Manager – Data & Integration

Location: Torrance, CA (Hybrid of 4 days/week)

Duration: 10+ Months

Type : Contract – W2

Seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with strong experience in large, structured enterprise environments. This role focuses on delivering data-centric initiatives, including API integrations and file exchange solutions, across the full software development lifecycle—from initiation through post‐production warranty support.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to lead matrixed teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and consistently meet delivery commitments while aligning with defined IT governance standards and business expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data and technology initiatives within the Global Services and Data Platform (GSDPF) Division
• Manage full end-to-end SDLC delivery, including:
• Scope definition and approval
• Solution design and architecture alignment
• Development and testing oversight
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business sign-off
• Go-live and warranty support
• Ensure adherence to structured IT governance processes, including formal approvals and stage gates
• Deliver data-related projects, including API integrations and file-based data exchange solutions
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT, Legal, and Information Security
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure delivery within approved targets
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and financials to stakeholders and leadership
• Align project execution to business goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise data standards

Core Work Activities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures (WBS)
• Track and manage milestones tied to approved scope and business objectives
• Coordinate delivery across multiple teams and disciplines to ensure efficient execution
• Provide leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SDLC standards and governance frameworks
• Enforce formal approvals and signoffs at each phase of the project lifecycle
• Partner with Legal, Information Security, and Application Security teams to ensure proper handling of:
• PII (Personally Identifiable Information)
• Sensitive and regulated datasets

Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecast, and burn rates
• Provide monthly financial reporting and projections
• Ensure alignment between resource allocation and approved funding

Required Skills and Expertise

• Proven experience as a Senior IT Project Manager in a large enterprise environment
• Demonstrated success delivering:
• Data platform or data integration projects
• API and/or file exchange solutions
• Strong understanding of structured SDLC and IT governance processes
• Experience managing matrixed teams across business and technical functions
• Ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Desired Skills and Expertise

• Background in consumer data privacy and regulated data environments
• Experience working in large organizations with strict governance

Success Criteria

• Consistent delivery of projects on time, within scope, and within budget
• Strong adherence to governance, compliance, and approval processes
• Clear and proactive communication of risks, issues, and financial
• Effective coordination across technical, business, and regulatory stakeholders