Sr. Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager ESRI $74,880—$150,280 USD life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, California, Redlands 380 York Street (Show on map) May 06, 2026 Overview Join our dedicated team of project managers, leading strategic IT and enterprise projects for our Information Systems and Technology (IST) team at Esri. You will work closely with IST teams, business colleagues, and leaders across the organization to deliver IT projects that support Esri's goals. You will coordinate cross-team and cross-division efforts, develop, and maintain project timelines, track project progress, manage project risks, and effectively communicate with the project team and stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead cross-divisional project teams to successfully deliver Esri's strategic IT projects
Facilitate the clear definition of project scope, deliverables, milestones, and completion criteria to enable project success
Develop and manage project work plans (schedules, release plans, communication plans, RACIs, and more) and drive accountability within the project team
Coordinate internal and external project resources, including vendors, to support project activities and deadlines
Continuously monitor project health and clearly communicate project status updates to stakeholders
Guide project teams in identifying and mitigating risks to project success and lead teams in course correcting and resolving project issues
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including with project team members, executives, colleagues, technical teams, and vendors
Act as a trusted intermediary, facilitating discussions with sponsors, key stakeholders, SMEs, management, and project team members
Contribute to continuous improvement of the IST Project Management practice Requirements 5+ years of experience as a project manager driving delivery and adoption of complex projects with information technology solutions
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and experience leading agile, waterfall, and hybrid projects
Superior attention to detail, strong reasoning and critical thinking skills, and a curious nature
Results oriented with a demonstrated track record of proactively establishing and following through on commitments
Exceptional interpersonal skills including clear communication, strong diplomacy, and ability to negotiate and influence
Be an energetic, customer-focused, technically savvy individual with a hands-on approach
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision to effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines
Strong decision-making and leadership capabilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Recommended Qualifications PMP certification
Organizational change management experience
Experience and interest in project management, process development and governance
Experience using ServiceNow, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams
Master's degree in a related field #LI-TM1 #LI-onsite Total Rewards Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$74,880 — $150,280 USD The Company At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here. If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply! Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.