Publishing Operations Project Manager

IDR is seeking an

IT Project Manager

to join one of our top clients in

Los Angeles, California

. This role is ideal for a project manager who brings a strong background in

technology-driven initiatives, cross-functional delivery, process improvement, and stakeholder coordination

. The right candidate will help bring structure, visibility, and execution rigor to complex operational and technical workstreams across a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview for the IT Project Manager:

• Lead cross-functional technology and operations projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring timelines, dependencies, risks, and priorities are clearly managed
• Build and improve scalable intake, prioritization, governance, and tracking processes to support multiple business and technical stakeholders
• Partner with leadership, operational teams, and cross-functional partners to translate business needs into organized project plans and actionable deliverables
• Drive status reporting, documentation, meeting cadences, and workflow visibility across multiple active initiatives
• Support the implementation of project management best practices, Agile delivery rhythms, and continuous process improvement across the organization

Requirements for the IT Project Manager:

• 5\+ years of experience in

IT project management

, technical project delivery, program management, or PMO-related work

• Proven experience managing

cross-functional projects involving business stakeholders, systems, tools, and process change

• Strong experience with project planning, risk management, dependency tracking, resource coordination, and executive-level status communication
• Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools such as

Jira, Asana, Airtable, Smartsheet, or similar platforms

• Demonstrated ability to create structure in ambiguous environments and drive multiple workstreams forward simultaneously
• PMP certification or Agile certification is required
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications for the IT Project Manager:

• Experience supporting media, gaming, entertainment, or digital content environments
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery models
• Experience standing up project processes, intake frameworks, or PM governance from scratch
• Experience supporting operational transformation, shared services, or centralized business functions
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with both business and technical teams

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization
• Long-term contract opportunity in a highly visible environment

Why IDR?

• 25\+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row