Project Manager -- PMIS

Kaygen Inc.

Monterey Park,, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$80 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Accounting, Agile Programming Methodologies, Asset Management, Asset Management Software, Billing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Intelligence Software, Business Processes, Calendar Management, Career Development, Change Management, Change Order Management, Cisco Unity, Communication Skills, Community Support, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Support, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Service Operations, Data Migration, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Deltek Costpoint, Document Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Enterprise Applications, Environmental Work, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Information Technology Consulting, Leadership, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Payment Processing, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Support, Project Control, Project Management Information System (PMIS), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Risk Management, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development, Startup, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Training, Testing, Training Program, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Monterey Park,, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. 

Technology Project Manager PMIS

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager to lead the implementation, enhancement, and support of enterprise Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) utilized across large-scale capital improvement and infrastructure programs. This role will oversee the successful delivery of technology initiatives that improve project controls, financial management, reporting, governance, and operational efficiency.

The selected candidate will act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, executive leadership, project teams, finance organizations, IT groups, consultants, contractors, and software vendors. The position requires expertise in PMIS platforms, system integrations, business process improvement, financial workflows, data migration, user adoption, and ongoing system optimization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting capital construction programs, managing enterprise software implementations, and driving organizational change through technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

PMIS Strategy and Program Leadership

  • Lead enterprise PMIS initiatives from planning through deployment and operational support.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for PMIS modernization and implementation efforts.

  • Direct the transition from legacy PMIS solutions, including Proliance, to Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder).

  • Develop and execute implementation strategies, governance frameworks, and system standards.

  • Collaborate with PMO, Finance, IT, Facilities, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Establish technology roadmaps that align with business and capital program objectives.

  • Manage system governance, workflow standards, operational procedures, and platform administration.

PMIS Migration and Deployment

  • Coordinate migration activities involving historical project data, forms, workflows, financial records, reports, and documentation.

  • Develop implementation plans, deployment schedules, issue logs, and risk management strategies.

  • Lead testing activities including system validation, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing.

  • Work closely with software vendors, developers, and business users to resolve implementation challenges.

  • Support system stabilization efforts following deployment.

Financial Systems and Cost Management

  • Partner with accounting and finance teams to support integrations between PMIS platforms and financial systems such as Deltek Costpoint.

  • Assist with implementation and optimization of budgeting, forecasting, contract management, change order management, invoice processing, and payment workflows.

  • Ensure alignment between project controls processes and financial reporting requirements.

  • Support reconciliation activities, audit readiness, and financial compliance initiatives.

  • Troubleshoot invoicing and workflow-related issues while maintaining operational continuity.

  • Participate in the configuration and testing of accounting-related reports, dashboards, and system integrations.

Training, Adoption, and Change Management

  • Develop and coordinate end-user training programs for executives, project teams, contractors, consultants, accounting staff, and other stakeholders.

  • Create user guides, process documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer resources.

  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to users throughout implementation and post-deployment phases.

  • Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.

  • Promote organizational adoption and effective utilization of PMIS solutions.

Operational Support and Continuous Improvement

  • Manage post-implementation support activities and issue resolution processes.

  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance user experience.

  • Coordinate system upgrades, enhancements, and future releases.

  • Monitor platform performance, user adoption, and operational effectiveness.

  • Partner with vendors and stakeholders to prioritize and implement improvements.

Business Process Analysis and Systems Integration

  • Evaluate current business processes and recommend technology-driven improvements.

  • Gather and document business requirements.

  • Support configuration, testing, and deployment of system enhancements.

  • Coordinate integrations involving PMIS platforms, ERP systems, document management solutions, reporting tools, BIM technologies, and asset management applications.

  • Develop executive dashboards and reporting solutions that provide visibility into project and financial performance.

Capital Program Support

  • Support complex capital improvement and construction programs.

  • Collaborate with leadership, project controls teams, facilities organizations, finance departments, and external partners.

  • Establish governance standards, reporting structures, implementation strategies, and operational processes that support program success.

  • Contribute to project controls, cost management, scheduling, document controls, compliance reporting, and financial oversight activities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting enterprise technology initiatives, PMIS environments, capital programs, construction technology, or PMO systems.

  • Proven experience leading PMIS implementation, migration, or modernization projects.

  • Experience transitioning organizations from legacy systems to modern enterprise PMIS platforms.

  • Strong understanding of construction accounting, budgeting, cost controls, invoicing, financial reporting, and contract administration.

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder)

    • Deltek Costpoint

    • Reporting and Business Intelligence tools

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Project Controls

    • Construction Operations

    • Cost Management

    • Capital Program Governance

    • Financial and Invoice Workflows

    • User Support and Operational Readiness

  • Experience managing:

    • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

    • Training Programs

    • Production Support

    • System Enhancements and Upgrades

  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups.

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and software delivery lifecycles.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting public-sector organizations, educational institutions, airports, utilities, ports, or large infrastructure programs.

  • Experience acting as an Owner's Representative for PMIS or enterprise technology implementations.

  • Previous involvement with Proliance-to-eBuilder migration initiatives.

  • Knowledge of construction financial management, contract administration, capital reporting, and invoice approval processes.

  • Experience with data migration, ETL processes, dashboard development, and reporting architecture.

  • Familiarity with document management systems, BIM integrations, and asset management technologies.

  • Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent credentials.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within complex stakeholder environments.

  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and governing boards.

    At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.

    Benefits:
    • Free Healthcare Insurance
    • Vision and Dental Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Free Life Insurance
    • Sick Time Off
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    • Family and Wellness benefits
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    About the Company

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    Kaygen Inc.

    Kaygen, an award-winning technology consulting and talent firm, assists organizations to achieve digital transformation. From structuring data to the Cloud and visualization, Kaygen leads the digital transformation of global clients.

    Kaygen, from the Japanese word, kaizen, for continuous improvement, signifies how we continuously seek to bring expert tech talent to our client engagements to create a sustainable competitive advantage. However, there is more. Our company is diverse, and minority woman owned and operated by expert data technologists who have conceived and developed the very strategic technology initiatives that we now engage in for our clients with our talent.

    Our core belief in diversity, complemented by the principles of kaizen, ensures we bring the best expert data talent to work transparently, collaboratively, and with the flexibility to ensure client success.

    Visit http://www.kaygen.com/ for a solutions overview.

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    COMPANY SIZE
    100 to 499 employees
    INDUSTRY
    Computer/IT Services
    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
    Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
    FOUNDED
    2003
    WEBSITE
    http://www.kaygen.com