IT Project Manager – SAP ERP Implementation (Greenfield)

SATCON Inc; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SATCON Inc. is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead a large SAP ERP transformation (Greenfield) in Lisle, IL. This contract role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and reporting to executives. Onsite Mon-Thu with remote Fridays, through 12/31/2027 (extension possible).

The candidate should have 8+ years in PM, strong SAP/ERP experience, MS Project, Azure DevOps, and a proven track record with Agile delivery. Local candidates or those in West/NW/SW suburbs preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project/program management (6+ with a master's) and 2+ years of leadership experience
• Greenfield, non-SAP to SAP implementation with many RICEFW objects
• Direct ownership of budgets on large ERP programs
• Experience managing a system integrator against an SOW
• Strong MS Project (critical path) and Azure DevOps familiarity
• Agile delivery experience
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and run large-scale IT projects covering scope, schedule, budget and risks.
• Lead cutover and deployment planning for 50+ integrations.
• Manage the system integrator (SOW, scope, financials).
• Lead stakeholder communication and present program updates to executives.
• Drive change control and SDLC documentation, and track budget forecasts versus actuals.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Agile delivery

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

SDLC documentation

Budget ownership

SOW management

ERP implementations

SAP ERP

Greenfield implementation

Education

Master's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Title: IT Project Manager - SAP ERP Implementation (Greenfield) | Lisle, IL | Contract

Location: Lisle, IL (Onsite Mon - Thu, Remote Fri). Local candidates or those in the West/NW/SW suburbs only.

Type: Contract, 40 hrs/week, through 12/31/2027 (extension possible)

Start: ASAP

About The Role

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer is looking for an IT Project Manager to lead a large SAP ERP transformation. You will manage multiple IT projects, lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, and report to executive leadership.

What You Will Do

• Plan and run large-scale IT projects covering scope, schedule, budget and risks.
• Manage cutover and deployment planning for 50+ integrations.
• Manage the system integrator (SOW, scope, financials).
• Lead stakeholder communication and present program updates to executives.
• Drive change control and SDLC documentation, and track budget forecasts versus actuals.

Must have

• 8+ years of project/program management experience (6+ with a master's degree) and 2+ years of management experience
• Greenfield, non-SAP to SAP implementation experience, with a high number of RICEFW objects
• Direct ownership of budgets on large ERP programs
• Experience managing a system integrator against an SOW
• Strong MS Project skills (critical path) and Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Agile delivery experience
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills

Nice to have

• PMP or PgMP, Agile certification (CSM, CSP), SAFe
• MBA
• Manufacturing or automotive experience