Manager, Project Management

Req Number
R6433

Employment Type
Full time

Worksite Flexibility
Hybrid

Who We Are
CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary
As a Project Management Manager, you will plan and manage internal and external project team members and vendors, and coordinating requirements, scope and schedules.

Job Description
We are looking for a
Project Management Manager
to plan and manage internal and external project team members and vendors, and coordinating requirements, scope and schedules. This position will be
contract
and
hybrid
in Trenton, NJ.
What You'll Do

• Design, plan, & coordinate work teams by following standard project management industry practices such as PMI framework.
• Coordinate requirements, scope, and schedule, ensuring the overall satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Manage resource allocation, IT task completion, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external project team members including vendors.
• Collaborate with multiple product managers to ensure the success of multiple assigned projects.
• Coordination across multiple divisions, state agencies, and vendors.

Required
What You'll Need

• 7+ years IT project management experience
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-divisional projects with budgets exceeding $500K
• 7+ years proven track record coordinating projects across multiple organizations, agencies, or vendor relationships
• 7+ years' experience mentoring project managers or team leads
• 7+ years' experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
• 7+ years working knowledge of multiple software development lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, Iterative)
• 7+ years understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and system integration projects
• 7+ years' experience with change management processes and documentation systems
• 7+ years' experience and familiarity with budget management and financial tracking tools
• 7+ years' experience in advanced stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality simultaneously
• 7+ years' experience with risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Conflict resolution and team leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams of 10+ members
• 7+ years' experience coaching and developing junior project managers
• Proven track record of leading high-performance teams across organizational boundaries
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization structure
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, and lessons learned sessions
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred

• 7+ years Government or public sector project experience strongly preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Reasonable accommodation statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to or – 8111.

$ $75.50 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role receive paid time off and may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.