Project Manager – Salesforce CRM Integration

Project Manager – Salesforce CRM Integration

Irvine, CA

Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Manufacturing

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108671

Date Posted: 09/17/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/YBOqJm

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Description:

On-site in Irvine, CA

Our client seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead a Salesforce CRM integration following an acquisition. The role will drive consolidation of multiple Salesforce orgs, harmonize business processes, and manage complex stakeholder alignment. The Project Manager will quickly assess an in-flight implementation, establish governance and controls, and coordinate executive sponsors, Salesforce teams, IT, and partners toward a targeted go-live of April 2027.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

JN -092026-108671

Responsibilities:

• Lead integration and consolidation of Salesforce CRM capabilities post-acquisition.

• Assess the current state of an active Salesforce program and assume ownership of delivery.

• Align business and technology teams on scope, timelines, customization, and solution design.

• Partner with executive sponsors and stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and governance.

• Establish project controls, executive reporting, and escalation management.

• Guide CRM process harmonization, standardization versus customization, and risk tradeoffs.

• Oversee Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, customer portal capabilities, data migration, and integrations with SAP and connected applications.

• Coordinate integration testing, defect management, deployment planning, and production readiness.

• Manage plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, budgets, and deliverables across workstreams.

• Lead status meetings, steering reviews, and executive updates while driving accountability.

• Enable change management, organizational readiness, user adoption, and training.

• Navigate differing priorities and cultures to build trust and consensus.

Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of project management leading enterprise software implementations.

• Hands-on experience managing Salesforce CRM programs and transformations.

• Strong CRM strategy knowledge, customer lifecycle understanding, and Salesforce platform expertise.

• Experience with data migration, system integration, and enterprise deployments.

• Proven ability to renegotiate timelines, scope, and priorities in complex environments.

• Executive communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.

• Background in risk management, governance, and change management.

• Preferred: M&A or enterprise integration experience, Salesforce program leadership, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, customer portals, SAP integrations, enterprise data migrations, SIT and UAT, PMP certification, and experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or high-tech. Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

• Critical success factors include rapid leadership on active efforts, strong executive presence, and adaptability across cultures and operating styles.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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