Project Manager - Systems

We are looking for a systems-focused Project Manager to join a growing organization in California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly adapt to established project practices, step into active initiatives with confidence, and guide cross-functional work tied to key business priorities.

About the role

The position requires a practical leader who is comfortable balancing strategic communication with direct involvement in system-related project execution.

Responsibilities

• Learn the organization’s project framework, tools, and delivery standards in order to contribute effectively from the outset.
• Assume leadership of active initiatives and drive progress on high-priority system implementations, including expense management and related platform projects.
• Oversee several concurrent workstreams while keeping timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations aligned.
• Partner closely with teams across IT, Finance, Accounting, and business operations to coordinate project activity and support shared goals.
• Contribute directly to system implementation and configuration efforts rather than serving solely in an oversight capacity.
• Support major business initiatives connected to commercial operations and enterprise data efforts as project priorities evolve.
• Prepare and deliver clear project updates for senior leadership, including presentations for executive-level audiences.
• Apply a primarily Waterfall-based delivery approach while incorporating hybrid or Agile practices where appropriate.

Requirements

• Experience leading complex projects where scope, scale, and cross-functional coordination were significant factors in delivery success.
• Background working within small to mid-sized pharmaceutical organizations or similarly fast-moving, resource-conscious environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time without losing attention to execution quality or stakeholder communication.
• Hands-on knowledge of systems such as NetSuite, Concur, and ADP Workforce Now, including implementation or configuration involvement.
• Confidence presenting to executives and other high-visibility audiences with a clear and engaging communication style.
• Practical familiarity with Waterfall project delivery, with exposure to hybrid or Agile methods considered beneficial.
• Willingness to remain actively involved in the technical and operational details of projects instead of functioning only as a coordinator.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships across diverse teams in a growing organization.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.