Top Project Manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Coordinate software engineering planning, tracking, and delivery in a remote asynchronous environment. Maintain Linear as the source of truth, run planning meetings, surface blockers, document progress, and publish daily updates. Translate engineering discussions into architecture diagrams and build AI-powered workflows, prompts, and skills that reduce project management overhead. The role requires strong software delivery knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to manage dependencies, priorities, and scope.

Manages technical projects from scope definition through delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, reporting, requirements documentation, and scope changes. The role requires Agile and hybrid Agile/Waterfall project management, Microsoft Project scheduling, Power BI reporting, risk analysis, and briefing metrics to leadership. This is a remote position with occasional office or client travel.

Leads the Testing Logistics Services project management function, overseeing Project Managers across a portfolio of VA testing and modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include portfolio planning, resource allocation, governance, project health monitoring, risk and dependency management, executive reporting, stakeholder partnership, team leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement. The role requires managing complex technology portfolios, aligning delivery with customer priorities, and improving project management standards and performance.

Manage owner-side project controls for CleanSpark’s AI data center portfolio. Establish standards for cost, schedule, change, risk, forecasting, reporting, and governance; review contractor pay applications and change orders; maintain project information systems and risk registers; deliver executive reporting and early variance warnings; and coordinate internal, contractor, consultant, finance, legal, procurement, and project teams across a multi-site capital construction program.

Leads end-to-end technical projects involving business applications, Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, CRM, integrations, reporting, automation, and process improvement. Manages scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, requirements, testing, deployment, stakeholder communication, and post-go-live stabilization. Translates business needs into technical execution plans while coordinating internal teams, vendors, consultants, and leadership. Supports data migration, workflow configuration, user adoption, change management, and measurable operational improvements.

Lead complex, multi-phase enterprise SaaS implementations for strategic customers. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, change control, stakeholder communication, and executive reporting. Partner with solution architects, engineering, and technical consultants on integrations, configurations, technical risks, and deployment readiness. Mentor project managers and improve professional services delivery methodologies, tools, and technical playbooks.

Own innovation project plans, timelines, budgets, pipeline tools, launch calendars, and cross-functional execution from concept through launch. Lead operations meetings, dashboards, executive updates, Stage Gate materials, risk mitigation, and capacity planning. Coordinate Innovation with Commercial, R&D, Science, Brand, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance, and Sales teams. Improve scalable workflows, synthesize complex information into recommendations, and support research, competitive assessments, and launch readiness.

Lead complex, cross-functional engineering and product development projects from initiation through delivery. Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, customer relationships, technical teams, project reviews, quality processes, and executive communications. The role supports embedded systems, IoT, BSP customization, Android/Linux integration, and OEM development programs while driving process improvements and customer satisfaction.

Manages complex observability implementation projects from initiation through closure. Responsibilities include Agile/Scrum coaching, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk and issue management, client communication, vendor coordination, service delivery, and project documentation. The role also identifies additional services opportunities, supports executive-level client interactions, tracks project performance, and improves project management processes using systems such as Salesforce and FinancialForce.

Leads curriculum development for a federal contract, overseeing training materials, e-learning content, project schedules, metrics, reporting, quality, staffing, and client relationships. Provides curriculum expertise, project management support, analytical evaluation, process improvement, and guidance on delivery standards. The role requires adult learning and instructional design experience, federal project experience, stakeholder management, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance. It is remote with occasional travel for in-person meetings.

Leads day-to-day operations for large-scale federal transition assistance programs supporting military Service members and Veterans. Oversees dispersed teams, staffing, scheduling, service continuity, performance reporting, operational risks, stakeholder coordination, training, quality assurance, and process improvements across worldwide installations. Ensures contractual compliance, resolves issues, supports program execution, and maintains operational readiness. The role is remote with occasional travel for in-person meetings.

Leads production ramp-up projects across multiple manufacturing sites, managing project plans, capital expenditures, equipment delivery and integration, timelines, risks, records, and cross-functional coordination. Facilitates status meetings, reports performance to senior leadership, and supports continuous improvement and best-practice adoption. The role partners with engineering, procurement, operations, and site leadership to expand manufacturing capacity for optical communication systems.

Lead electrical and controls projects from planning through closeout, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, safety, client relationships, subcontractors, change orders, profitability, forecasting, and technical deliverables. Serve as the primary liaison between clients, field teams, and internal departments while resolving issues and ensuring high-quality project execution.

Own end-to-end go-to-market launches for AI products by building launch plans, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, tracking readiness, managing communication cadences, and reporting risks and status to senior leadership. The role also coordinates usability testing, customer feedback, go/no-go reviews, and post-launch retrospectives while ensuring marketing, sales, support, training, solution architecture, and documentation teams are aligned.

Manages implementation projects for health plans and strategic employer clients, including PBM transitions, new service launches, and vendor changes. Responsibilities include client relationship management, requirements gathering, impact analysis, project planning, status reporting, issue escalation, go-live support, travel, and post-implementation reviews. The role requires coordination with internal subject matter experts and external clients, including potential government program stakeholders.

Leads technical execution of a federal IAM modernization project, overseeing migration from legacy AIMS and PAS systems to a cloud-based solution. Manages Agile delivery, schedules, deliverables, backlogs, user stories, sprint scope, release management, environment support, stakeholder coordination, and operational planning while ensuring quality and Definition of Done compliance.

Leads complex end-to-end eDiscovery engagements across the EDRM lifecycle, managing client and legal team relationships, project plans, budgets, timelines, resources, Relativity workflows, quality control, productions, and defensible data handling. Oversees technologists, coordinates forensic collections, mitigates risks, ensures compliance with legal and client requirements, and improves operational processes. Uses ServiceNow to track requests, incidents, documentation, and escalations.

Owns project management and operational execution for the Palestine sub-team. Coordinates concurrent workstreams, tracks deadlines and KPIs, leads project cadence, maintains dashboards, surfaces risks, develops SOPs, improves workflows, and supports secure events and cross-organizational collaboration. The role requires strong accountability, contingency planning, communication, and systems-building in a high-constraint environment without direct reports.

Supports business, system, and data analysis while managing IT projects from concept through implementation. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, solution design, data review, system change assessment, issue resolution, documentation, testing and validation coordination, risk and schedule management, and stakeholder communication. The role requires balancing technical analysis with project execution across cross-functional teams in a clinical research technology environment.

Leads 4–5 concurrent enterprise projects from planning through closure, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, vendors, and quality. Applies Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies; facilitates Jira-based Agile ceremonies; reports progress and metrics to senior leadership; coordinates cross-functional stakeholders; and mentors project managers and delivery teams. The role also supports portfolio reporting, process improvement, operational integration, and continuous improvement.

Leads end-to-end technology delivery for fraud-related client projects and initiatives. Coordinates internal teams, service providers, vendors, stakeholders, and engineering groups; manages risks, issues, metrics, integrations, and system enhancements. Guides technical trade-off decisions while balancing business objectives, platform strategy, customer experience, and maintainability. Analyzes complex application-support problems, recommends solutions, and provides technical oversight across the fraud book of work.

Manages Enterprise Health software deployments from pre-sale through go-live. Responsibilities include stakeholder alignment, project governance, scheduling, scope and change control, documentation, progress tracking, budget and timeline management, issue resolution, project closure, and process improvement. The role requires coordinating internal and external stakeholders, translating customer requirements into project specifications, supporting pre-sales activities, and traveling up to 20%.

Provides portfolio-level oversight of project controls services, establishing delivery strategies, governance frameworks, and controls standards. Advises clients, leads and mentors project controls managers and senior staff, influences staffing and delivery models, and advances internal tools and processes. The role requires advanced project controls expertise, strong client consulting and communication skills, and substantial experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial, or related technical industries.

Lead Yahoo’s HR project portfolio across M&A, Total Rewards, and enterprise transformations. Manage people-side M&A from due diligence through post-close integration, maintain portfolio governance, prepare executive communications, facilitate leadership decisions, and drive change management and adoption. Use AI tools to improve project workflows, reporting, synthesis, and artifact creation while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Leads complex, cross-regional IT programs from business case through deployment and stabilization, with emphasis on SAP implementations and transformations. Establishes governance, plans, budgets, risk controls, dependencies, and executive reporting. Coordinates business, technical, data, testing, integration, and deployment teams while managing consulting partners, systems integrators, and vendors. Also supports recovery planning, portfolio prioritization, PMO standards, and coaching of project managers.