Senior IT Project/Program Manager

Job Description: Senior IT Project/Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior IT Project or Program Manager to lead and support enterprise-level software development and modernization initiatives within a government contract environment. You will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing full IT system lifecycle projects-from planning through post-implementation support. You will demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and stakeholders. This contract position is part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) process with a future anticipated start date based on award.

WORKSITE:

• Onsite - Rancho Cordova, CA

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time Government Contract

COMPENSATION:

• $64.00 - $72.00 Per Hour

What We Offer:

• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)

• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health services for all employees and their families

• Additional voluntary benefits, including:

  • Group Life Insurance

  • Accidental Insurance

  • Critical Care

  • Short-Term Disability

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end IT system implementation lifecycle including planning, requirements gathering, design, development, rollout, post-implementation support, and governance

• Apply industry-standard SDLC methodologies to manage technical teams, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture, security, and QA standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT divisions, infrastructure, application development, and enterprise governance groups

• Utilize quality improvement models (e.g., PDCA, DMAIC) to identify and drive resolution of issues and inefficiencies

• Create documentation, deliverables, and reports to support project governance, status updates, and audits

• Provide training, transition planning, and knowledge transfer to client staff and stakeholders

What You'll Bring:

• Active certifications: PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL, CompTIA (preferred)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• At least three (3) years of experience working with large organizations as a Business Analyst, Quality Consultant, or equivalent role ensuring large IT systems are delivered with high quality

• Experience coordinating modernization initiatives and collaborating with multiple vendors and customer stakeholders

• Strong experience with SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

• Ability to create and track complex project plans, manage risk, and drive decision-making

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, IT security compliance, and QA standards

• Proficiency in tools like MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources, screens, and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan, California, with offices in Los Angeles and New York, and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements, including the CMAS, ITMSA (Tier 2), and CalPERS SpringFed Pool, as well as various municipalities and large corporation vendor pools.

Career Site: www.gofortuna.com

Salary : $64 - $72