Project Manager - Systems Job in Irvine, CA

Systems-Focused Project Manager

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. 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 work streams 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.