Expert Project Manager

• Lead and govern large‑scale application and infrastructure managed services operations projects from client managed services optimization and modernization.

• Define and own the engagement strategy, governance model, and integrated project plan

• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive‑level client stakeholders

• Orchestrate and align consulting, technical, and operational teams across multiple workstreams

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and RAID logs

• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies proactively

• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls

• Guide clients through organizational change associated with modernization and managed services transitions

• Ensure project execution aligns with Ensono methodologies, quality standards, and best practices

• Create and deliver polished, executive‑level communications and presentations

• Build trusted client relationships while protecting scope, timelines, and financial outcomes

• Coach and mentor team members and foster a collaborative, high‑performance environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 15+ years of experience leading complex IT programs and projects

• PMP certification (required)

• Deep infrastructure experience, including large‑scale transformation initiatives

• Hands‑on experience leading mainframe modernization projects (required)

• Managed services experience, including transitions to steady‑state operations

• Consulting experience in client‑facing environments

• Strong financial management skills (budgets, forecasting, cost control)

• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C‑level executives

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and MS Project

• Working hours based on Pacific time zone

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• ITIL knowledge or certification

• ITSM knowledge or certification

• Project financial / revenue recognition experience

• M.B.A. or B.S. in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering; or equivalent work experience 

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. 

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off

• Three health plan options

• 401k with company match

• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts

• Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement

• Paid childbearing and paternal leave

• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding

• Sabbatical leave

• Wellness program

• Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $112,000 to $163,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Standard working hours are 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Remote candidates must be willing and able to travel to the Irvine, CA office and be on-site for meetings as required.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.