Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – SAP Implementation
Location: Preference given to candidates in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Virginia
Remote: Open to remote with travel, but schedule could be alternating 4 days onsite, 6 days remote.
Period: 02/03/2025 – 08/31/2025 (strong likelihood of extension through September 2025)
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $100 – $110/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only, no visa sponsorships or subcontracting

Scope of Services:
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the SAP implementation within the Work and Asset Management program for a utilities client. This role requires a strategic and hands-on approach to project management, ensuring that all project phases from planning through execution are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks and issues, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure smooth integration of SAP systems into the existing infrastructure.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

1. Project Planning and Execution

• Lead the development of the project plan, including detailed timelines, deliverables, resources, and milestones for the SAP implementation.
• Oversee and manage the execution of all project phases, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

2. Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Coordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and project deliverables.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, issues, and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

3. Risk and Issue Management

• Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies and ensuring effective resolution.
• Maintain a risk register and track the status of project risks, adjusting the plan as needed.

4. Resource Management

• Allocate and manage resources, ensuring the project has the necessary support at each stage.
• Monitor the performance of internal and external teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

5. Budget and Cost Control

• Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial constraints.
• Track project expenses and manage costs effectively to avoid budget overruns.

6. Quality Assurance

• Ensure the highest quality standards are adhered to across all project deliverables.
• Coordinate with quality assurance teams to monitor and validate that the system implementation meets the expected criteria.

7. Project Reporting and Documentation

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, status updates, and lessons learned.
• Ensure that all project documentation is up to date and accessible to all stakeholders.

8. Change Management Support

• Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure that the project supports effective user adoption and minimizes resistance to new systems and processes.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 7-10 years in project management, particularly for SAP or other enterprise software implementations.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale ERP system implementations, with a focus on SAP.
• Experience managing complex projects in a Work and Asset Management program or similar industry, ideally in utilities.
• Strong background in managing cross-functional teams, vendor relationships, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in utilities, specifically electric energy, is a plus.

Key Skills:

• Project Management Expertise: Deep understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from executive leadership to project teams.
• Risk and Issue Management: Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Budget Management: Experience with budget planning, tracking, and financial oversight for large-scale projects.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project success.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and drive execution.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Salesforce, and/or Lemur: Experience with these platforms is a plus.

Education & Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: SAP Certification (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certification is a plus.