SAP HANA Project Manager 4 Federal contract

Project Manager 4 HR & Payroll Workstreams
Job Title: Senior Project Manager HR & Payroll Workstreams (ERP Transformation)

The manager has confirmed that ERP Implementation/migration experience within SAP is a hard requirement

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the HR and Payroll functional workstreams within our enterprise-wide transformation from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA. This role will be responsible for day-to-day delivery execution and operates under the guidance of the Program Manager to ensure alignment with overall program objectives, timelines, and interdependencies. The role serves as the key point of coordination between functional teams, program leadership, and vendors.
This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong structure, accountability, and the ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed program environment.
Top 3 Must-Have Capabilities
Must have directly managed HR and Payroll workstreams in large-scale ERP implementations (preferably SAP S/4HANA).
Ability to drive day-to-day operations, maintain timelines, manage scope, and ensure alignment with program controls and governance.
Strong ability to communicate needs, risks, and progress to Program Managers and functional leads across business and IT.
Key Responsibilities
Drive day-to-day project operations within HR and Payroll workstreams to achieve program objectives
Ensure timeline coordination and adherence to scope, plan of record, and project controls expectations (PCE)
Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans and schedules, aligned with program milestones
Collaborate closely with functional team members, SMEs, and workstream leads
Identify, document, and manage workstream-level risks, issues, and dependencies
Drive resolution of risks and issues within the HR/Payroll scope; escalate cross-workstream or program-level impacts as needed
Coordinate with business owners, functional SMEs, and technical teams to ensure readiness and adoption
Serve as the primary escalation point within the HR and Payroll workstreams, elevating broader issues to the Program Manager as needed
Coordinate day-to-day activities with functional teams and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
Minimum Requirements
8+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years managing ERP-related workstreams
Demonstrated experience leading HR and Payroll components of major ERP implementations
Strong understanding of HR and Payroll business processes and compliance requirements
Proven ability to operate within a structured program governance model, collaborating with a Program Manager, Implementation Planner, and multiple workstream leads
Strong risk, issue, and dependency management experience
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Preferred Experience
Experience with SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred; experience transitioning from Oracle EBS to SAP S/4 HANA is a plus
Experience working with system integrators and implementation planners on ERP programs
Experience working in organizations with complex stakeholder environments (federal, regulated industries, or large enterprises)
Background in Agile or hybrid delivery models within ERP programs
Experience working within a federal, research, or DOE national laboratory environment is a plus, but not required
Ideal Candidate Profile
Highly organized and capable of balancing detailed workstream execution with broader program alignment
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity
Proactive, collaborative, proactive, and effective at building strong partnerships across business, IT, and vendors

Education/ Degree? Bachelors degree required

17. Software knowledge requirements? ERP experience is required. Large ERP transition projects experience. Experience within HR and Payroll tools at a high level. Experience managing payroll and HR migrations

18. Time frame you need this person to start? Early may

19. Any required certifications? PMP Certification

20. Any Deal Breakers that will cause a candidate rejection? No ERP Experience