Mid-level Project Manager

Location

Fullerton, CA

Type

Contract

Duration

6 month W2 Contract

Start Date

August, 2025

Skills

Project Management, Waterfall, MS Office, MS Project

Reference #

Job-11697

Job Description

Mid-Level Project Manager

We’re seeking a bright, energetic, and highly motivated Mid-Level Project Manager to join our team as a consultant. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in planning and executing diverse IT projects (applications and infrastructure-related). If you’re an up-and-coming Project Manager with a can-do attitude, a knack for proactive problem-solving, and a desire to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, waterfall environment, we encourage you to apply.

Duration: 6+ month W2 contract
Location: Brea and Irvine, CA, HYBRID 3 days/week onsite (work location is initially Brea, CA and then will move to Irvine, CA)
Compensation: starting at $70-85/hr+ DOE, or higher depending on overall skills and experience – plus Carrera’s benefits package. The offered rate to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include (but are not limited to) the type and length of experience within the industry, location, education, etc.

Responsibilities:
* Assist in the development and execution of project plans and budgets for IT initiatives.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and subject matter experts, to support project delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
* Monitor and track project progress, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items, escalating potential roadblocks to senior management as needed.
* Support the creation and communication of project status reports to various stakeholders, including regular updates to upper management.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation within the PMO departmental repository and ServiceNow.
* Adhere to PMO-defined processes, methodologies, and required documentation, working with stakeholders to complete SDLC deliverables (e.g., Charter, BRD, Test Plan, UAT).
* Assist in managing project budgets, resourcing, and utilization, tracking team hours and budget weekly.
* Proactively identify potential issues, analyze their impact, and propose solutions or backup plans before escalating to leadership.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* 8-15 years of progressive experience managing IT projects; experience working in larger, enterprise-scale organizations is needed
* Proven ability to run complex projects with significant budgets and manage cross-functional teams within tight deadlines.
* Experience working in Waterfall environments is essential; Agile experience is not required.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools such as MS Project.
* Familiarity with Change Request processes.
* Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player, interacting effectively with project team members, external vendors, and consultants.

Soft Skills:
* Exceptional Communication: Concise, succinct, and clear in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to present effectively to various levels, including C-level executives.
* Proactive Problem-Solver: Takes initiative to identify and analyze issues, proposing solutions or mitigation strategies before escalating.
* Highly Versatile: Adaptable and capable of working on diverse project types (e.g., cloud, infrastructure, migration, software upgrades, automation, IoT, HR, Finance applications, supply chain).
* Strong Work Ethic & Motivation: Bright, energetic, highly motivated, and a quick learner with a great attitude.
* Detail-Oriented: Committed to thorough planning and meticulous documentation.

Please apply today! #LI-RJ1 #LI-DNI

For more information, please email: Job-11697@thecarreraagency.com