SAP Sr Project Manager

System One; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking a SAP Sr Project Manager for a Lakewood, CO-based contract role. Hybrid – onsite and remote. Responsibilities include leading SAP transformation workstreams, governance, and cross-functional coordination across regions.

Requirements include 8+ years in SAP program delivery within regulated settings, experience with S/4HANA, and familiarity with SAP Activate. Strong leadership and communication are essential for executive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 8 years of SAP program delivery experience in regulated environments.
• Strong manufacturing operations knowledge and proven track record leading large cross-functional ERP initiatives.
• Experience with at least one SAP S/4HANA implementation; prior S/4HANA experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with SAP Manufacturing and Quality modules including PP, QM, PM.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing and Quality workstreams for a global SAP transformation program, guiding planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment across all phases.
• Manage program scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and decision tracking.
• Coordinate business, IT, and system integrator teams to ensure on-time, quality deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops, design sessions, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive governance including RAID management, action tracking, decision logs, and executive reporting.
• Oversee readiness activities related to testing, change management, cutover, and deployment planning.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership to support global standardization and adoption.
• Manage cross-workstream dependencies and escalate as needed.
• Engage regional stakeholders to align on design decisions and action items.
• Understand SAP requirements such as configuration, RISEF, and external systems coordination.

Skills

SAP

S/4HANA

Manufacturing operations

Program management

Smartsheets

Tools

Smartsheets

Job description

Job Title: SAP Sr Project Manager. Location: Lakewood, CO. Type: Contract. Compensation: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00. Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing and Quality workstreams for a global SAP transformation program, driving planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment across all phases.
• Manage program scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and decision tracking.
• Coordinate business, IT, and system integrator teams to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality expectations.
• Facilitate workshops, design sessions, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive governance including RAID management, action tracking, decision logs, and executive reporting.
• Oversee readiness activities related to testing, organizational change management, cutover, and deployment planning.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership to support global process standardization and adoption.
• Manage cross-workstream dependencies and facilitate issue resolution and escalation.
• Engage regional stakeholders to ensure alignment on key design decisions and track open action items impacting decision-making.
• Understand SAP requirements such as configuration, RISEF, and potentially external systems (e.g., Tulip MES, Windchill), ensuring successful coordination among technical leads, BPOs, and technical teams.

Requirements

• 8 years of significant SAP program delivery experience in regulated environments.
• Strong manufacturing operations knowledge and proven track record leading large cross-functional ERP initiatives.
• Experience with at least one SAP S/4HANA implementation; prior S/4HANA experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with SAP Manufacturing and Quality modules including PP, QM, PM, or related operational processes.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.
• Knowledge of manufacturing master data, testing, data migration, and integration activities.
• Support of global template deployments across multiple regions and business units.
• Proven success managing large-scale ERP transformation programs and executive stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as Medical Device, Life Sciences, or Pharmaceutical.
• Strong project management skills with experience using tools like Smartsheets (not MS Project) and familiarity with waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Nice-to-have: experience integrating with external MES systems such as Tulip or Windchill.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.