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Project Manager 4

Delan Associates


Job Location:

Los Alamos, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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

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