IT Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager - SAP S/4HANA ERP Implementation
Duration 12-15 Months
Pay Range: $120 to $135/hr
Location: San Diego CA and Parsippany NJ
**** Hybrid Role, 5 days a week, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite between both NJ and SD (La Jolla, CA)
Schedule Notes: Onsite 3 days per week either in the Parsippany NJ office or in the San Diego Manufacturing site (La Jolla, CA) Days Per Week: 5.00
Top 3-5 key skillsets
How many SAP S/4HANA ERP Private Cloud (RISE) implementations have you managed?
Have you implemented SAP ERP for a mid-sized life-sciences pharma firm(s)?
Do you have experience managing external vendor ERP System Implementation (SI) teams?
Are you willing to work onsite 3+ days per week, either in our La Jolla CA or Parsippany NJ locations, or both?
Project Overview:
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager (Consultant Contractor) to lead a 12-15-month SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation project, with a focus on Finance, Supply Chain Management, and enterprise system integrations. This role will drive execution from planning through go-live, ensuring the solution meets both technical and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
ERP Program Leadership
• Lead the full project lifecycle of the SAP S/4HANA implementation, focusing on core functional areas including Finance and Supply Chain Management.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets across business and IT stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams, external SAP consultants, and integration partners to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
Integration Management
• Drive the planning, design, and implementation of integrations between SAP S/4HANA and surrounding systems (e.g., CRM, MES, WMS, legacy platforms).
• Collaborate with architects and technical teams to define integration requirements, data flows, and performance standards.
• Oversee integration testing, issue resolution, and cutover readiness.
Execution & Oversight
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk logs, decision registers, and status reports.
• Facilitate resolution of cross-functional issues and escalate project risks as necessary.
• Ensure functional and technical deliverables support end-to-end business processes across Finance and Supply Chain.
Change & Communication
• Support change management, stakeholder engagement, and training efforts.
• Lead communication plans to keep executives and key users informed throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Oversee cutover planning, go-live support, and transition to operational support teams.
Required Qualifications:
• 6+ years of IT project management experience, including at least 2-3 full lifecycle SAP ERP Private Cloud implementations.
• Hands-on experience managing SAP implementations specifically covering:
• Finance modules and related business processes
• Supply Chain Management, including procurement, inventory, production planning, and order fulfillment
• System integrations between SAP and enterprise applications
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-complexity enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate or equivalent implementation methodology.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, and executive reporting skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
Preferred Qualifications:
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
• SAP S/4HANA certifications or demonstrated expertise in SAP FI, MM, SD, or PP modules.
• Experience with integration platforms such as SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP CPI, or Informatica.
• Prior experience in regulated or manufacturing industries (e.g., life sciences, pharma).
• Travel: Some travel required