IT Project Manager, Enterprise Solutions

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We are seeking a strategic and results-driven IT Project Manager to join our Enterprise Solutions Programs (ESP) organization within the Office of the CIO (OCIO). Reporting to the Principal Director of Enterprise Solutions Programs and the Program Management Office (PMO), you will play a pivotal role in driving enterprise system development and upgrade implementations across the

organization.

As IT Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end project execution-from requirements gathering and prioritization through documentation, resource allocation, task management, testing, and change management. You will serve as the subject matter expert for enterprise systems, partnering with stakeholders across all business lines:
National Systems Group, Defense Systems Group, Civil Systems Group, Engineering & Technology Group, and Enterprise Services.

This individual contributor position requires a unique blend of tactical problem-solving to address immediate system challenges and strategic vision to shape the future enterprise system roadmap, including system consolidation opportunities and modernization initiatives.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

* Serve as project manager for enterprise enhancements and system upgrade portfolio of projects

* Facilitate requirements gathering and prioritization, document final requirements, oversee project resource allocations, assign and coordinate project tasking, testing, and change management activities for system development and upgrade implementations

* Partner with Enterprise Solutions Partners and mission group leaders to translate evolving requirements into actionable initiatives aligned with OCIO portfolio planning processes

* Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and change management activities for system development and upgrade implementations

* Ensure enterprise systems comply with corporate governance standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations, participating in relevant governance councils

* Establish and track KPIs for system health, including availability, user adoption, data quality, and business process efficiency

* Communicate program status, value realization metrics, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for IT Project Management IV:

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

* 7 or more years of progressive experience in ERP or other enterprise system program management, implementation, or optimization in complex enterprise environments

* Demonstrated hands-on experience with at least two of the following: SAP S/4

HANA, Workday, Service Now, Concur, or comparable enterprise ERP systems

* Proven track record of managing enterprise transformation projects or programs across multiple business functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)

* Strong understanding of enterprise system architecture, integration patterns, data management, and enterprise application landscapes

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries, influencing stakeholders at all levels without direct authority

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex system issues and develop practical solutions

* Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies

* Willing to travel approximately 10-15% of the time

In addition to the requirements above, the minimum requirements for an IT Project Management IV are:

* 10 or more years of progressive experience in ERP or other enterprise system program management, implementation, or optimization in complex enterprise environments

* Experience with portfolio management tools (e.g., Service Now PPM, Microsoft Project, etc)

How You Can Stand Out:

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

* Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting industries with familiarity of compliance requirements and operational complexities

* Experience leading ERP consolidation or transformation initiatives, including system rationalization and migration strategies

* Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and integration technologies

* Knowledge of ITIL v4, IT service management practices, and enterprise PMO methodologies

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