Project Manager – Salesforce CRM Integration

Eliassen Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a Salesforce CRM integration in Irvine, CA. This contract role will consolidate multiple Salesforce orgs, harmonize business processes, and align executive sponsors, IT, and partners toward a go-live target of April 2027.

W2 basis with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Prioritize governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment throughout the program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management leading enterprise software implementations.
• Hands-on experience managing Salesforce CRM programs and transformations.
• Strong CRM strategy knowledge and executive stakeholder facilitation.

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 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, data migration, and SAP integrations.
• Coordinate integration testing, 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.

Skills

Project management

Salesforce CRM

Stakeholder management

Governance

Change management

Executive communication

Risk management

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

PMP

Job description

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

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.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ([e-mail], 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

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.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Afftive Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.