Corporate IT Project Manager at collectorsuniverse – Santa Ana | Jobyssey

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

We’re looking for a Corporate IT Project Manager to join our Corporate IT team to lead and coordinate IT workstreams across enterprise-wide IT projects and manage internal IT sprint cycles. This role serves as the primary IT liaison for the business, the Tech organization, and operations, ensuring technology infrastructure is delivered on time and aligned with business-readiness milestones. This is a fast-paced, high-growth role supporting a global real estate portfolio, working closely with Real Estate, Operations, Construction, and IT teams, with occasional travel to project sites.

You’ll report to Sr. Manager, Corporate IT and work from our Santa Ana, CA office. Remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You’ll Do:

IT Sprint & Project Management

Plan, facilitate, and track internal IT sprint cycles, ensuring cross-functional IT workstreams are prioritized and delivered on schedule.
Coordinate with IT leads across infrastructure, security, applications, and end-user services to manage sprint backlogs and resource allocation.
Remove impediments and drive accountability across sprint teams.
Report sprint progress and outcomes to IT leadership and business stakeholders.
Continuously improve sprint processes, tools, and cadences to increase team velocity and delivery quality.

IT Project Management, Real Estate, Operations, Events Planning and Coordination

Serve as the primary IT project manager for all project needs of the global IT organization.
Partner with the business to define IT scope, timelines, and dependencies for each project.
Serve as a key member of the Corporate IT financial process, setting up IT budgets and implementing processes for their management.
Coordinate IT infrastructure readiness, including networking, hardware procurement, AV/conferencing systems, access control, and end-user computing for all new and renovated facilities.
Manage multiple concurrent projects across geographies (US, Europe, Asia-Pacific), tracking schedules, budgets, and milestones.
Represent IT in project status reviews, escalating risks and blockers as needed to ensure go-live commitments are met.
Maintain project documentation, including scope statements, resource plans, and status reports.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Act as the primary IT point of contact for company project leads, construction managers, events, and business operations teams.
Communicate IT project status, risks, and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors for Corporate project delivery.
Support change management and end-user readiness activities related to new site technology deployments.
Maintain oversight of all IT projects across global locations and industry events.

Who You Are:

Required

5+ years of IT project management experience, with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-site or multi-workstream projects.
Experience managing IT infrastructure projects for new facility buildouts, office expansions, or similar construction-adjacent programs.
Familiarity with global project delivery, including international buildouts and cross-border vendor coordination.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure domains: networking, end-user computing, AV systems, access control, and telecom.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and managing sprint-based delivery teams.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different time zones.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet).

Preferred

PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe certification.
Experience in a high-growth, multi-location operations environment (e.g., grading, fulfillment, logistics, or retail).
Experience working within a CapEx project governance framework.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $109,000 - $178,000 Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.

Reasons To Join Us:

Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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