SAP Technical Project Lead; W

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry. We deliver next‑generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise and build on six decades of excellence, bringing modern approaches and a culture of innovation to today’s challenges.

As the SAP Technical Project Lead, you will be the primary in‑house SAP resource leading coordination of SAP support and enhancements in partnership with business stakeholders and third‑party vendors. You will develop an understanding of the current SAP landscape, identify areas of improvement, and champion new processes that increase quality, productivity, and efficiency. The role is process oriented, analytical, and comfortable with the ambiguity of a growing company.

• Project‑manage SAP S/4 HANA system support activities, including enhancements related to refining requirements, performing requirement analysis, and determining user‑friendly solutions.
• Serve as primary liaison with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end‑users regarding project requirements.
• Handle vendor management and ensure accountability of third‑party SAP vendors.
• Lead cross‑functional relationships to collaborate on identifying business needs related to SAP system requirements.
• Identify and manage risks proactively; act on potential risks/issues and provide proposals to senior management if escalation is required.
• Ensure all projects have a timeline, budget, and scope and are monitored and reported on throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop visualizations for metrics, key performance indicators, and data solutions to support informed, data‑driven decisions.
• Engage with the IT Project Management Team, using standard processes, templates, and reporting for broad visibility of project status.
• Implement document control policies and documentation templates.
• Monitor project progress and implement changes where necessary.
• Monitor expenditures in accordance with the budget.
• Ensure compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Compile project reports and inform management of problems.
• Ensure projects comply with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other relevant policies.
• Take on project management of other IT‑related projects as required.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of project management experience, with experience managing SAP ERP projects required.
• Prior SAP hands‑on configuration experience is a plus.
• Proven experience in vendor management and accountability.
• Self‑disciplined with a proven track record of driving project deadlines/milestones within a dynamic environment while maintaining the highest standard of compliance and quality.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities to lead and resolve daily issues.
• Ability to speak up as appropriate while identifying and escalating issues as required.
• Ability to proactively anticipate business requirements and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong prioritization and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

• Aerospace industry experience is a plus.

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• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with industry‑leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Up‑front tuition assistance for approved degree programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee…