IT Project Manager (SAP)

NW Natural; Portland (OR); Ibrido; USD 98.000 - 157.000; Tempo pieno

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NW Natural is seeking an IT Project Manager (SAP) for the Portland, Oregon area. This non-union role sits in the PMO and supports hybrid work with onsite presence in downtown Portland.

The role requires coordinating with procurement, accounting and engineering to deliver SAP-related IT services and information technology projects. The PMO-focused position emphasizes process improvements, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, engineering, construction or related field.
• PMI or equivalent certication preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience.

Mansioni

• Deliver IT projects and PMO deliverables.
• Collaborate with procurement, accounting, finance, engineering, IT&S and facilities.
• Identify and implement PMO process improvements.

Conoscenze

SAP Activate

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Facilitation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Strumenti

ITIL

SAP

Azure DevOps

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

IT Project Manager (SAP)

Non-Union Position
Project Management Office; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid scheduleavailablefor Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5543

About Us

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE

This hybrid position is based at our headquarters in downtown Portland, Oregon. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate to the Portland metropolitan area. Employees are required to work onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays, subject to business needs. This schedule supports collaboration, connection, and team engagement while providing flexibility for focused remote work.

Position Summary

This role is for an SAP Information and Technology Services Project Manager. This role works collaboratively with procurement, accounting, finance, engineering, IT&S, facilities and external vendors and partners to successfully deliver projects at NW Natural. This role will serve as a subject matter expert on PMO processes, tools, and deliverables to support other procurement resources operating in a project management capacity. This role will also actively participate in identifying, assessing, and implementing process improvements within the PMO.

Qualifications

PM2

• Preferably holds an SAP Activate Project Manager certification
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across projects
• Superb communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
• Experience working across customer-facing applications
• Ability to drive collaboration and alignment across disparate groups cross-functionally
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage dicult conversations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, engineering, construction or related field
• PMI or equivalent certication preferred
• 5+ years of project management experience

PM3

• Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques for information technology, construction, engineering projects
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across complex, mission-critical projects/programs with multiple cross-functional dependencies
• Master's degree in business, technology, engineering, construction or related field preferred
• 8+ years of progressive project management leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Lifecycle phases, framework, and best practices.
• Knowledge and experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls and testing process.
• Experience with SAP Products, S/4Hana, Azure Dev Ops, SharePoint and Microsoft Products
• Experience in the Utility Industry
• Experience managing SAP software implementations and upgrades
• Experience with CIS implementations
• Experience with large transformations
• Ability to lead project teams of varying sizes
• Ability to manage and oversee system integrators and vendor partners

What we offer

Health & Wellness

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance

• Up to 23 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
• 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

Financial

• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program

Discounts

• 20% off natural gas service
• Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
• TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
• Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Base salary range: $98,450.00 - $140,300.00 (Level 2) or$110,250.00-$157,100.00 (Level 3) per year, depending on qualifications

Annual Target Incentive: Level 2, 9.5% target
Level 3, 12.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% - 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.

Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers

Deadline

11/17/26

Disclosure

We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.