Job Description

About the Role
Title:
SAP Project Manager
Job Description:
Location:
Remote
- Thousand Oaks, CA
Employment Type:
Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)
Contract Length:
5 months (possible extension)
Compensation:
$67/$76 per hour (based on experience)
Summary of the Role
Join a big biopharma leader as a Project Manager overseeing an SAP implementation for life sciences/pharma. This role collaborates directly with business and technical stakeholders to manage end-to-end project delivery, focusing on project tracking, documentation, and successful execution. The position requires extensive experience in project management, SAP or enterprise solutions, and a background in the life science/pharma sector.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and align on project deliverables
Develop frameworks and mechanisms for tracking business and technical progress
Translate project plans into actionable business and technology priorities
Ensure timely execution and completion of all deliverables
Oversee testing milestones, including data verification and test scenario completion
Assist in drafting user stories, test scripts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Maintain traceability matrices and requirement logs
Support cut-over and transition strategies
Attend workstream and PMO meetings to capture action items and follow up on dependencies
Maintain dashboards and trackers to monitor deliverable progress
Required Experience & Skills
8-10 years of experience in project or program management, ideally managing technology implementation projects
Experience with SAP or similar enterprise software platforms
Background in life sciences or pharmaceutical industry
Top 3 Must Have Skills
1. 8-10 years’ project/program management experience, particularly in technology implementations
2. SAP or enterprise software expertise
3. Proven life science or pharma industry background
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Manage project deliverables and coordinate with critical stakeholders
Translate project management plan into concrete priorities and actions
Track data verification and testing activities from a project management perspective
Support documentation updates and maintain traceability throughout the project
Participate in meetings, follow up on actions, and continuously monitor project status
This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE