Project Manager, Change Management, IT Project Manager

Job Title:

Project Manager - ERP - Navy Number of Positions: 1 Agency:
Department of the Navy Contract Name:
Navy ERP+ Project Management Operations and E2E Support

Work Location:

Hybrid 75% remote; 25% Onsite Washington Navy Yard (e.g. 1 full onsite day per week, and approximately extra half-days onsite every few weeks (or flexible one-day arrangements) to average out to 1.25 onsite days/week). Security Clearance:
Secret or higher

Position Overview Biz First is supporting our client in search of a full-time Project Manager (PM) to lead the Navy ERP+ transformation initiative, a large-scale SAP S/4

HANA upgrade within the Department of the Navy (DoN). This role involves overseeing project execution, risk management, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a fit-to-standard approach in modernizing Navy ERP. The PM will serve as the primary government interface, drive implementation using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies, and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders, including the Senior Advisory Council and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).

Our client is a specialized management consulting firm that engages experienced professionals and consultants to support the federal government with strategic project execution, financial process optimization, advanced IT solutions, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation. Through innovative transformations, they develop and implement strategies to optimize operations for military departments and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government.

As the Program Manager, you will lead the Navy ERP+ Project Management Office (PMO), overseeing the SAP S/4

HANA transformation for the Department of the Navy. As the primary government interface, you will manage project planning, risk mitigation, and execution, ensuring compliance with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies. You will track project progress using Jira and Confluence, advise senior leadership on decision-making, and support end-to-end business process re-engineering efforts to align with Navy ERP+ objectives.

• Lead project execution for the Navy ERP+ S/4
  
  HANA technical upgrade
• Develop and implement project management best practices to improve visibility and efficiency
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Senior Advisory Council based on DoD ERP transformation experience
• Manage project deliverables, performance metrics, and governance oversight
• Configure and utilize Jira and Confluence for tracking project milestones and risk management
• Facilitate collaboration between Strategy & Operations, Organizational Change Management, Solutions Design, Data Management, and E2E Process Design teams
• Ensure audit compliance and risk mitigation for Navy ERP+ modernization
• Support stakeholder engagement and executive-level decision-making

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
• Master’s degree in Business or a related field
• 20 years of Federal ERP experience
• Recent Navy ERP migration experience
• Experience leading large, complex IT transformations for the DoD environment
• Experience leading S4 HANA upgrades
• Recent Scaled Agile (SAFe) certification(s)

• Experience managing DoD financial systems and supporting audit readiness initiatives
• Experience with Navy business operations, governance frameworks, and IT compliance requirements
• Prior leadership in ERP modernization projects for other federal agencies
• Knowledge of end-to-end SAP S/4
  
  HANA business process modeling
• Expertise in stakeholder management and executive-level engagement

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Monthly internet and parking reimbursement.
• Training, professional development, and educational assistance.

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