Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Project Manager with our client located in Santa Clara, CA.

Job Description:

• As a Project Manager, DTG AI Initiatives, you will manage the AI portfolio to help rollout AI platform across the organization.
• You'll help coordinate the day-to-day execution of the AI initiatives, working closely with engineering teams, the Program Management Office (PMO), product managers, and business stakeholders to keep the rollout on track and well-communicated.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage to the major program delivery timelines, including the phased deployment
• Facilitate clear stakeholder communication and alignment between executives, engineering teams, platform owners, and the PMO
• Track and report on program readiness scores to ensure predictable outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement of the operating model based on feedback loops and production signals
• Drive program governance, including milestone tracking, risk/issue management, and resource coordination across the AI portfolio.
• Standardize reporting cadences for status updates and executive summaries.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in project management within an SDLC or technical engineering context
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project records.
• Proactive organizational skills for scheduling and task coordination.
• Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Reliability in executing routine administrative tasks and following established processes
• Ability to work across multiple inputs and follow through on tasks
• Eagerness to learn project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PLP).
• Demonstrates an AI-leaning mindset, with a curiosity for how AI can optimize workflows and a willingness to adopt new AI-powered productivity tools
• 4 year degree or higher preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $100- $112/hr
• Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite).

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.