Project Manager - Operations

Interim Project Manager supporting a large-scale Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation across multiple business units for a client in the government/public sector industry.

This role functions as a Project Manager / Workstream Lead responsible for day-to-day execution, coordination, and direct stakeholder engagement on a high-visibility public sector project. This position is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, lead client meetings, manage multiple workstreams, and operate effectively in a fast-moving, lightly structured environment. This role will be located 5 days/week onsite in Downey, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily coordination across multiple business units and implementation workstreams
• Facilitate client meetings, working sessions, and status updates
• Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items across concurrent timelines
• Support core HCM implementation phases: training, mock conversion, and go-live
• Serve as a primary point of contact between business units, project leadership, and functional/technical teams
• Maintain project tracking, dashboards, and leadership reporting
• Drive issue resolution, escalate risks, and keep workstreams moving forward
• Support change management and project communications

Requirements

• Strong communication and executive presence; able to lead client meetings
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams or projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in ambiguity with minimal direction
• Hands-on, proactive problem solver
• Experience supporting ERP or HCM system implementations (preferred, not required)

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of project management experience, including 3+ years supporting large-scale system implementation initiatives
• 3+ years coordinating multiple concurrent workstreams
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams while managing shifting priorities and deadlines
• Experience working with cross-functional (business and technical) teams
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to guide stakeholder meetings and interact effectively with leadership
• Stakeholder communication and change management experience
• Familiarity with project tracking and reporting tools
• Proven ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and take a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Background in HCM or related enterprise system implementations is preferred
• Familiarity with project tracking, milestone management, and meeting coordination best practices

Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan