Jr Project Manager

ABOUT SONATA SOFTWARE

Sonata Software, with over $1.2 Billion Revenue, is a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, powered by our unique PlatformationTM framework. Our 6400+ AI Engineers are helping enterprises transform from systems to intelligent business platforms leveraging partner ecosystem to drive speed, efficiency and growth. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services with AI -first approach cuts across Cloud, Data, AI, Dynamics, Test Automation, and Managed Services.

Sonata’s AI-led modernization is enabled by a powerful suite of proprietary tools and assets. At the core is the Harmoni.AI Enterprise Platform, which includes AgentBridge-a governance and observability framework; Agent Builder-a development toolkit for fungible agents integrated into enterprise systems; and the Agent Marketplace-an internal ecosystem for modular, reusable agents.

 

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata Software has a strong global presence, including key regions US, UK, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, DACH (Germany/Switzerland) & Nordics (Finland). We are a trusted partner of Fortune 500 companies in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; Healthcare and Lifesciences; Telecom, Media, and Technology; and Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution space.

Deep collaborations with partners like Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, and Snowflake strengthen our ability to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. Our 30+years of partnership with Microsoft, and being part of the elite Microsoft Inner Circle, places us among the top 1% of global Microsoft partners. Sonata is now among the first companies to earn the Microsoft Frontier Partner Badge Also; Sonata Software is proud to achieve AWS Premier Tier Status in the AWS Partner Network.

 

Job Title: Jr Project Manager

Location: Irvine, CA (3-4 days’ work from office per week)

Duration: 6 months contract to hire

Experience Required: 10+ years

 

Job Description:

 

The Staff Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects that impact technology systems and business operations. Ensures the successful execution of projects by managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks while delivering measurable results aligned with company goals. The Staff Project Manager works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and IT teams, balancing company needs with IT capabilities to achieve efficient and effective outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality projects that enhance company operations and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership and department heads while demonstrating project ownership through implementation and post-go-live support.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the execution of simultaneous technology, business, Facility and IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets for IT initiatives.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Monitor project progress, milestones, and risks to ensure successful delivery.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.

• Conducts regular project status meetings and provides routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, issues, risks, and achievements.

• Ensure adherence to VF PMO policies and best practices. 

• Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation processes, including demos, comparisons, and implementation timelines. 

• Oversee project financials, ensuring visibility into budgeting, forecasting, and performance against plan. 

• Manage vendors and hold them accountable for their delivery activities.

• Capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement, and obtain final project approvals. 

• Facilitate change requests to ensure approval and alignment on the impacts of change on scope, schedule and budget. 

• Coordinate resources across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors and contractors, to ensure optimal utilization and project success.

• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations to communicate project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

 

Knowledge And Skills

• General understanding of information technology environments including infrastructure, systems and application software is highly desirable

• Solid understanding of software development practices, methodologies, tools, and quality processes.

• Ability to maintain quality standards while working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at a C Suite level

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

• Collaboration with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources.

• Able to identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.

 

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing enterprise technology projects, initiatives and implementations

• Experience in Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Commercial Products, Supply Chain a plus

• Technical experience with Oracle, JDE, MuleSoft and Snowflake a plus

• PMI or other project management experience and certifications are a plus

• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow or similar planning tool

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree highly desirable

 

 

 

 

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

 

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.