IT Project Manager

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced IT Program Manager-SAP to lead medium- to large-scale digital transformation efforts—integrating security, data, and applications enterprise-wide. You will oversee SAP initiatives across business units and coordinate with Procurement and Legal to drive vendor selections, RFIs, and RFPS.

The role requires ERP leadership, preferably SAP S/4HANA Cloud private edition, and a proven ability to unite diverse teams toward strategic objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; or 12+ years of proven project management experience.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and core services.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud private edition implementations/upgrades.
• Expertise in business analysis, requirements gathering, process design, test management.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Planner or Project, Jira, or similar PM tools.
• Experience in vendor management/negotiations and procurement processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium- to large-scale digital transformation programs across SAP, data, security, and applications.
• Oversee software implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and vendor selection activities (RFIs/RFPs).
• Coordinate with Procurement and Legal; align SAP initiatives across units.
• Drive ERP leadership and standardize business analysis practices within the PMO.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Hybrid project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiations

Requirements gathering

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager-SAP to lead medium- to large-scale digital transformation initiatives integrating security, data, and applications across the enterprise.

The role will also oversee software implementations, upgrades, major enhancements, and vendor selection activities, including RFIs and RFPs, in partnership with Procurement and Legal. It will act as a focal point to help manage SAP initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and pave path for continued operational excellence within PMO organization.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading large-scale, complex, and ambiguous initiatives that span multiple business areas and cross-functional teams. They must be able to bring diverse teams together around a common vision and strategy, establish clarity amid uncertainty, manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and navigate disruptions while maintaining momentum towards successful outcomes, strategic alignment and operational efficiency.

The role requires ERP leadership experience, preferably with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition. The candidate will drive standardized business analysis/requirement-gathering practices, clarity in decision‑making, execution, and strengthen the PMO’s role as a unified, value‑driven organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; or 12+ years of proven project management experience
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and core services
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud private edition implementations/upgrades
• Expertise in business analysis, req. gathering, process design, test management
• Strong knowledge of project mgmt. frameworks(Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Planner or Project, Jira, or similar PM tools
• Experienced in vendor management/negotiations and procurement processes
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

preferred qualifications :

• SAP certification or hands‑on experience in any SAP modules (Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) is a plus
• Well‑versed with practical applications of AI to improve decision‑making, note taking and ensuring robust follow‑up mechanisms with team
• Experience leading international SAP implementations, including coordinating geographically dispersed teams and navigating time‑zone, cultural, regulatory, and localization considerations

Preferred Certifications :

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile‑related certifications