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twentysix

Senior Digital Project Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

... project management experience in an interactive agency, managing large-scale, multi-faceted digital ... Ability to develop rapport with, and successfully communicate and collaborate with senior-level ...

Info Way Solutions

Digital Project Manager

Fremont, CA · On-site

Info Way Solutions is seeking a Digital Project Manager for their client, Apple/Infosys. The role involves managing digital projects, defining management systems, and overseeing communication and ...

Facility Performance Consulting Limited

The Senior Digital Buildings Consultant drives digital transformation across building portfolios ... Program and Project Management: Lead and deliver consultancy and systems engineering projects in ...

Facility Performance Consulting Limited

The Senior Digital Buildings Consultant drives digital transformation across building portfolios ... Program and Project Management: Lead and deliver consultancy and systems engineering projects in ...

MARS Construction Inc

Jr. Project Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

... digital project records and documentation Growth Path · Year 1: Jr Project Engineer + estimating fundamentals · Year 2-3: Full project engineering responsibility with Sr. Project Manager oversite ...

Orion Group

Interactive Project Manager

Orange, CA · On-site

$44 - $48/hr

Project Manager II - Interactive/Digital Location: Irvine, CA | Remote or Onsite - Must be available to work West Coast hours Contract: 12 months, with potential extension based on performance and ...

PINT, Inc

Web and Digital Project Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Project Management at PINT means several things, but most of all it means you love the web. You'll work hand-in-hand with PINT's professionals to deliver web and digital solutions and education to ...

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How much do senior digital project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior digital project manager in California is $125,043.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,100.00 and $144,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Digital Project Manager vs Digital Project Manager?

AspectSenior Digital Project ManagerDigital Project Manager
CredentialsTypically requires 5+ years experience, PMP or PRINCE2 certificationUsually 2-4 years experience, relevant certifications optional
Work EnvironmentLeads complex digital projects, manages teams, strategic planningManages digital projects, coordinates teams, executes project plans
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in agencies, tech firms, large corporationsCommon across marketing agencies, startups, small to mid-sized companies

The main difference is experience level and scope. Senior Digital Project Managers handle more complex projects, lead teams, and have strategic responsibilities, while Digital Project Managers focus on executing digital projects with less seniority.

What cities in California are hiring for Senior Digital Project Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most Senior Digital Project Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Digital Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,043 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Senior Digital Project Manager

twentysix

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$100 - $150/hr

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Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the planning, execution, and monitoring of digital initiatives from start to finish in partnership with channel team leadership.

  • Coordinate internal and client-facing meetings, document action items, and disseminate meeting recaps.

  • Develop and maintain detailed program documentation, workflows, and project trackers, ensuring adherence to PMO templates and processes.

Job description

You Will Be

  • An internal and external point-of-contact for program operations

  • Responsible for the operational efficiency of your program

  • Running internal and client-facing meetings as needed, taking detailed action items & disseminating meeting recaps

  • Responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and controlling the execution of digital initiatives from beginning to end, in partnership with channel team leadership

  • Managing program scope, identifying, defining, and communicating risks and change requests, before taking appropriate action to minimize the impact on the program's success

  • Focused on the details of tasks, deadlines & accuracy of deliverables

  • Developing and maintaining detailed program documentation such as timelines and project trackers

  • Creating workflows, training teams, and managing project tasks & deliverables using various project management software

  • Ensuring client programs are fully utilizing and adhering to all appropriate PMO templates and processes

  • A generator and owner of key PMO department initiatives

  • The co-owner and partner with client service counterparts for account success

  • Mentoring junior-level project managers, as appropriate

  • The owner of continuous process improvement for your program(s)

You Must Have

  • 5+ years of project management experience in an interactive agency, managing large-scale, multi-faceted digital programs

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Once eligible, PMP Certification is expected within one year of hire. Wpromote covers the training fees for PMP Certification

  • Ability to autonomously lead project management for any program type

  • Skills required to oversee, train, and mentor jr. level project managers, if applicable

  • Advanced abilities in using Asana or similar task management software

  • Experience working autonomously and being part of a team

  • Proficiency in documenting, tracking, and following up on many simultaneous tasks

  • Experience authoring essential project documentation such as project management plans, change, issue and risk logs, and status reports

  • Strong understanding of the typical workflows for the digital creative process, paid media marketing, earned media marketing, analytics, and client management

  • Ability to develop rapport with, and successfully communicate and collaborate with senior-level clients and team members

  • Ability to pinpoint program pain-points, identify areas in need of process improvement, and own the full process improvement lifecycle (identification, documentation, training, process adherence)

  • Strong risk management skills & ability to minimize the impact on program success

  • Ability to identify the need for, and implementation of complex, cross-channel workflows

  • Strong change management skills (preparing and supporting teams, establishing the steps necessary for change, and monitoring post-change activities)

  • Experience working with third-party vendors and partner agencies

  • Strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, negotiating, influencing, prioritization, decision-making, and conflict resolution

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