Senior Project Manager

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.

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

Required Experience:
• 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.

Duration: 6-month initial contract with extension potential
Location: Remote/United States

Clearance:
DOE A-level Access

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Cybermedia Technologies management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.
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