IT Project Manager 4 (ERP Implementation)

Role Description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an IT Project Manager 4 (ERP Implementation) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Per diem available for those who qualify.

Work Location: Remote with light travel onsite

Organization/Group: ADS-BADS

Schedule: 5/8 schedule

The IT Project Manager 4 will support the IT workstream with a focus on the technical aspects of ERP implementation, including:

• SAP S/4HANA
• Integrations
• Data platforms
• Databricks
• SAP Business Data Cloud
• Application interfaces
• Infrastructure dependencies
• Technical readiness

As an IT Project Manager 4, you will provide project management leadership across the full project lifecycle using established project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. You will coordinate activities across internal IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, system integrators, the PMO, and Organizational Change Management teams to ensure technical work is aligned, tracked, communicated, and delivered successfully.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, highly organized self-starter with the technical acumen to understand complex ERP, data, and integration workstreams; independently track down information; drive accountability; and ensure ERP-related IT activities are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Duties:

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities for ERP Modernization IT workstream projects
• Manage project activities related to ERP technical scope, including SAP S/4HANA, data platforms, Databricks, SAP Business Data Cloud, integrations, interfaces, infrastructure, environments, testing coordination, and technical readiness
• Develop and maintain project plans, work packages, schedules, milestones, deliverables, resource plans, risk registers, issue logs, and status reports
• Coordinate work across IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, system integrators, PMO, OCM, and ERP program leadership
• Track vendor and integrator deliverables, coordinate dependencies, and support review and acceptance of project work products
• Identify, track, and resolve risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and action items that could impact delivery
• Conduct project meetings and working sessions; document outcomes and ensure follow-through
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, communications, and stakeholder expectations
• Translate complex technical information into clear project status, risks, actions, and decisions for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ensure adherence to Laboratory policies, regulatory requirements, IT governance, cybersecurity expectations, and quality standards
• Recommend improvements to project management practices, reporting, and delivery processes
• Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. This role is expected to maintain required safety and security training and make safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
• Expert IT Project Management Experience
• Expert experience managing complex IT projects through the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, deliverables, and change control
• ERP, SAP, Data, and Integration Experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale ERP implementation or modernization efforts, preferably involving SAP S/4HANA
• Experience managing technical workstreams related to data platforms, integrations, interfaces, APIs, reporting, application dependencies, cloud platforms, Databricks, or SAP Business Data Cloud
• Technical Acumen
• Expert knowledge of IT environments, including system architectures, application development methodologies, infrastructure dependencies, operating systems, client-server principles, integration patterns, database concepts, and data-related project considerations
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Proven ability to coordinate activities across IT, Finance, HR, procurement, supply chain, cybersecurity, vendors, system integrators, PMO, OCM, and other stakeholders to achieve program objectives
• Vendor, Integrator, and Contract Coordination
• Experience working with vendors and system integrators, tracking third-party deliverables, coordinating technical dependencies, supporting procurement and contracting needs, and ensuring vendor work aligns with project scope and schedule
• Project Planning and Execution
• Proven ability to develop project plans, work packages, schedules, milestones, deliverables, reports, and project artifacts
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, monitor progress, drive accountability, and lead teams to completion
• Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management
• Experience identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, tracking issues and dependencies, escalating concerns appropriately, and recommending corrective actions or risk acceptance/avoidance strategies
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with customers, technical teams, suppliers, leadership, and stakeholders
• Ability to translate technical and project management concepts into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences
• Independent Problem Solving
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direction, resolve ambiguity, track down information, follow through on commitments, and drive complex work to completion in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Scrum Master or Certified SAFe Scrum Master certification
• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or modernization projects
• Experience with Databricks, SAP Business Data Cloud, ERP data conversion, analytics, reporting, integrations, or technical architecture workstreams
• Experience working in a Program Management Office or supporting PMO governance, reporting, and executive-level status updates
• Experience coordinating with Organizational Change Management teams on stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and readiness activities
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation programs involving Finance, HR, procurement, supply chain, or other core business functions
• Experience in a highly regulated environment
• Strong understanding of federal procurement, financial management, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Active DOE “Q” clearance or ability to obtain one.

Additional Information

This position will support the ERP Modernization Program Office and the IT workstream, with regular interaction across Information & Technology, business organizations, senior leadership, vendors, system integrators, PMO, and OCM.

The position receives functional and operational direction from Information & Technology leadership, the ERP Modernization Program Office, the IT Program Manager, or responsible line manager.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to serve as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!