Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead independent verification and validation efforts for a major public sector technology program in Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a senior IT project leader who can provide objective oversight, evaluate delivery performance, and communicate risks clearly to executive stakeholders. The role requires strong judgment, an effective presence, and hands-on experience guiding large-scale enterprise initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA or comparable public sector implementations.

Responsibilities:
Lead independent verification and validation activities for a complex technology initiative, ensuring objective assessment of project health, delivery quality, and overall readiness.
Review vendor plans, milestones, and execution progress to confirm commitments are being met and to identify concerns before they affect delivery.
Develop and maintain risk assessments, issue tracking, and mitigation strategies, escalating critical items to leadership in a timely manner.
Provide executive-level reporting that summarizes project status, schedule performance, key dependencies, and areas requiring management attention.
Oversee project schedules and assurance activities to verify that timelines, deliverables, and governance standards remain aligned with program objectives.
Evaluate testing results, compliance adherence, and implementation quality to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the lead consultant on the engagement, coordinating oversight efforts and acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the program.
Monitor a large-scale SAP S/4HANA-related transformation initiative and hold delivery partners accountable for performance, quality, and contractual expectations.

Requirements

PMP certification is required.
Proven experience in IT project management, including leadership of large and complex enterprise technology programs.
Hands-on background in Independent Verification and Validation (IV& V), project assurance, or similar oversight-focused engagements.
Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA initiatives is strongly preferred.
Prior involvement in public sector implementations, including ERP platforms such as SAP, Workday, or Oracle.
Demonstrated ability to assess project risk, validate testing outcomes, and review compliance with governance expectations.
Strong executive presence with the ability to present findings, influence stakeholders, and communicate with senior leadership effectively.

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