IT Project Manager - Consumer Applications Department

Compensation & Location

• Location: Onsite in Torrance, CA
• Pay Range: $65.00 – $72.00 per hour, based on experience and internal equity
• Schedule: Full-time, contract; long-term multi-year opportunity
• Work Type: 100% Onsite
• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education

📍 You must be willing to work onsite in Torrance, CA

✅ Sponsorship is available for this role

‼️ ONLY W2 – NO CORP to CORP – NO 3rd Parties

Position Summary

The IT Project Manager will lead medium-to-large-scale technology initiatives within the Consumer Applications Department, managing projects across web, platform, and enterprise systems. This individual will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery following Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

This role requires strong collaboration across IT, product, and business teams — focusing on continuous improvement, stakeholder communication, and driving alignment with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned IT projects and enhancements for existing systems using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor progress, track risks and dependencies, and ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate project updates effectively to business and IT stakeholders at all levels.
• Review business requirements, technical designs, and ensure proper QA planning and execution.
• Oversee release and post-launch activities, including production support.
• Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog management to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, QA, and Architects to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
• Prepare and present project documentation, dashboards, and executive-level communications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience/training) in IT, Business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of IT Project Management experience within customer-facing digital platforms (websites, SaaS, eCommerce, or platform compliance).
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Technical proficiency to understand complex business and system requirements.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills for executive reporting.
• Ability to act as Scrum Master when necessary.

Desired Skills

• Experience managing consumer-facing digital products with complex integrations and data flows.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Clarity tools.
• Salesforce ecosystem experience preferred.
• Background in the automotive industry or digital product development.
• Understanding of financial management and budget tracking in project environments.
• 3+ years of Big 4 consulting experience preferred.
• Stable work history with large enterprise organizations.