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Professional Services Project Manager Jobs in California

New Charter Technologies LLC

$75K - $90K/yr

At Greystone, a New Charter Company, we are seeking a Project Manager, Professional Services (in other companies this person could hold the title of IT Project Manager, Professional Services Project ...

Greystone Technology

$75K - $90K/yr

Core Responsibilities The Project Manager, Professional Services is responsible for leading multiple project teams to deliver simultaneous medium and large sized IT projects, exceeding customer ...

INSPYR Solutions

Creative Project Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$40 - $60/hr

Creative Project Manager Location: Burlingame, CA Duration: 12 months Compensation: $40-60/hr Work ... Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services ...

Pyramid Laboratories Inc

Project Manager

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Utilizing the guidelines in the Pyramid Pharma Services Project Management Handbook along with standard project management tools and practices, the Project Manager develops, tracks, and reports on ...

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How much do professional services project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional services project manager in California is $84,537.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,200.00 and $108,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional services project manager?

A Professional Services Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing client-focused projects, often within industries like IT, consulting, or engineering. They ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal teams. Their role involves coordinating resources, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Professional Services Project Managers often work in fast-paced environments and must balance multiple projects simultaneously.

How does a professional services project manager typically collaborate with clients and internal teams during a project?

A Professional Services Project Manager acts as a key liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring that project objectives are understood and met. They facilitate regular meetings to gather requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns from both sides. Effective communication and coordination are essential, as the manager must align client expectations with the technical capabilities and resources of their organization. This role often involves balancing multiple stakeholders' interests and proactively resolving issues to keep projects on track and within scope.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional services project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Services Project Manager, you need strong project management, organizational, and client-facing skills, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree and experience in project delivery. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, are commonly required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to client satisfaction, driving business success and client retention.

What is the difference between Professional Services Project Manager vs Implementation Specialist?

AspectProfessional Services Project ManagerImplementation Specialist
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP), relevant industry experienceTechnical certifications, industry-specific training
Work EnvironmentClient-facing, project planning, coordinationTechnical setup, system configuration, client support
Employer & IndustryConsulting firms, IT, software servicesSoftware vendors, IT services, tech companies

While both roles involve client interaction and technical knowledge, the Professional Services Project Manager focuses on overseeing projects, timelines, and client satisfaction. The Implementation Specialist concentrates on technical deployment, system setup, and ensuring technical requirements are met. Both roles are essential in delivering successful client solutions but differ in scope and focus.

What cities in California are hiring for Professional Services Project Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Professional Services Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,537 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Project Manager, Professional Services - West Coast, USA

World Wide Technology

Compton, CA • On-site

$94K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver technology projects, including networking, wireless, and UC projects.

  • Coordinate client expectations, vendor terms, and internal resources to ensure project success.

  • Track project timelines, manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

World Wide Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 226 rated it services

Job description

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and/or a combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in an IT Project Manager role
  • Exposure to technology projects and project management.
  • Experience managing networking, wireless, and UC (Unified Communication) projects. Additional desired skillset is DC/Security
  • Working knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management, in a technology industry
  • Experience delivering project management in a professional services environment
  • Must have experience managing client expectations, vendor terms, and internal resource alignment
  • Demonstrated leadership in providing project deliverables as assigned
  • Ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and track profitability across projects
  • Skilled at navigating complex challenges with analytical rigor
  • Understand difference between a risk and issue, and skills required to drive risk and issue resolution
  • Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines
  • Proficiency in managing multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
  • Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
  • Experience in effectively influencing and leading internal and external teams
  • Ability to influence, motivate, and guide cross-functional teams
  • Excellent problem solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to engage clients, teams, and executives
  • Proficiency with project management software

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
  • Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
  • Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.
World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $94,000 - $115,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.
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Project Manager, Professional Services
Location: West Coast, USA
Why WWT?
World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.
Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)-a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software-WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.
With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture-grounded in core values and leadership philosophies-has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
A Brief Overview
The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. The Project Manager oversees all aspects of projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors, and reports on the progress of projects.
Requirements
  • Manages the day-to-day customer interaction, operational, and tactical aspects of multiple projects
  • Understands and manages key project financial components to ensure projects are delivered within budget
  • Excellent understanding of financial processes; ability to understand, analyze and create financial reports
  • Effectively manages to the triple constraint, Time/Cost/Schedule
  • Develops and manages a detailed project schedule to track progress, variance and critical path
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills; Monitors and reports on project progress to stakeholders
  • Leads internal resources and third parties/vendors to successful execution of projects. Proficient in creating and executing a communication plan
  • Effectively manages stakeholder relationships. Including: the customer(s) and all internal and external stakeholders for the successful execution of projects
  • Demonstrates a high-level of customer care and satisfaction
  • Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology
  • Ensures profitable and successful execution of all engagements as measured by regional goals and customer feedback
  • Minimizes exposure to risk across multiple projects
  • Proactively manage changes in project scope
  • Reviews deliverables across projects and performs a QA function before delivery to the Client

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