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Sr IT Project Manager, QMS/Quality Mgt System | Northridge, California
Sr IT Project Manager, QMS/Quality Mgt System
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Northridge , California

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Remote, Hybrid

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Contract

Northridge, California

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Remote, Hybrid

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Contract

Job ID 76370|Posted Sep 22, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Bring your expertise in IT project leadership to a role where you’ll guide complex technology initiatives from start to finish in a dynamic, remote environment. This position offers the opportunity to partner with cross-functional stakeholders, support enterprise-scale delivery, and help drive meaningful business outcomes through strong project governance and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple complex IT projects through all phases, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and resource needs in alignment with business objectives.
  • Track budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to help ensure projects stay within approved parameters.
  • Identify risks, issues, and dependencies early and work proactively to keep initiatives on track.
  • Maintain clear project documentation, communication, and governance practices throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Partner closely with business leaders, IT teams, and vendor partners to align delivery with strategic goals.
  • Facilitate status updates, steering committee meetings, and executive-level communications.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior project managers or business analysts when needed.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates, tools, and standards.
  • Support organizational change efforts related to technology implementations.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8–15 years of overall professional experience, including 5–10 years in IT project management.
  • Proven experience managing large enterprise IT projects with significant budgets.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasts, reporting, and project financials.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, or ServiceNow.

Preferred Skills

  • PMP certification.
  • Certified ScrumMaster or PMI-ACP certification.
  • Experience developing presentations and executive-ready PowerPoint materials.
  • Background supporting infrastructure, application, or cloud-related projects.
  • Experience working in PMO environments or helping improve project management processes.
  • Familiarity with quality management system-related initiatives.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and bring their unique perspectives to the team.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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