Job Details

HYBRID - SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER

Location; Newport Beach, CA (4 days on site)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role leads business-as-usual (BAU) operations, manages incident resolution, delivers small to medium IT projects, and drives Agile transformation within a cross-functional environment. The position partners with Finance, Enterprise Technology, and external service providers to implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce recurring issues, eliminate non-value-added work, improve global service delivery, and enable data-driven financial decision-making.

• Manage end-to-end IT projects and day-to-day BAU operations.
• Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and timely resolution of production issues.
• Provide executive summaries and escalate critical issues promptly to leadership.
• Ensure the team focuses on the right priorities and eliminates non-value-added work.
• Reduce recurring issues, inefficiencies, and waste through process optimization.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and ensure quality in user stories.
• Maintain data integrity for reporting in Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Utilize expertise in PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle Cloud Applications, and SDLC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• BAU Operations and Incident Management
  • Oversee day-to-day Finance IT operations, ensuring stability and performance of critical systems.
  • Manage incident response, including triage, RCA, and resolution to minimize business disruption.
  • Provide timely executive summaries of major incidents and escalate critical issues to leadership.
  • Identify and eliminate non-value-added work, recurring issues, and inefficiencies through process optimization and automation.
  • Track and report on incident trends, implementing preventive measures and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Project Leadership
  • Own end-to-end delivery of Finance IT initiatives, from planning through deployment, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technology strategy.
  • Drive Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives) and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure the team is working on the right priorities, balancing BAU and project commitments effectively.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

• Governance and Delivery Excellence
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including WBS, sprint schedules, and dashboards.
  • Ensure PMO rigor through standardized documentation, governance, and compliance with enterprise frameworks.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation in centralized repositories (Azure DevOps, SharePoint).
• Risk and Issue Management
  • Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and blockers to maintain project momentum.
  • Implement scalable solutions that support critical timelines and evolving business needs.

• Reporting and Insights
  • Deliver executive-level reporting through KPIs, dashboards, and concise summaries.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity for reporting in ADO and other systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven success in Agile delivery and Scrum leadership across distributed teams.
• Strong track record of managing external vendors and application service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• bility to navigate ambiguity, drive consensus, and lead through influence.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and strong critical analytical skills for effective decision-making.

MUST HAVE:

• 10+ years of experience managing BAU and complex IT projects, ideally within Finance or Enterprise Applications.
• Deep expertise in SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and ability to tailor approaches for project needs.
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Oracle Cloud Fusion Applications.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams.
• Proven success in Agile delivery and Scrum leadership across distributed teams.
• Strong track record of managing external vendors and application service providers.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Certifications: PMP and Agile/Scrum Master (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.