IT Project Manager w/ SAP background

Employment Type: Contract (3 months w/ extensions) Preferred Location: Remote, must work EST hours. Local to Ramsey, NJ - would be preferred but open to remote Role Description: We are seeking a Project Manager with SAP Basis knowledge to help stabilize operations ahead of an upcoming IT audit. This role focuses on project coordination, Jira task management, and daily oversight; not hands‑on technical work. The Project Manager will work closely with the SAP Basis leadership team to ensure workflows are organized, tracked, and audit‑ready. Key Responsibilities: • Manage daily task tracking and maintain updated status reporting within Jira. • Lead daily stand‑ups and weekly updates for onshore and offshore team members. • Ensure adherence to SOPs and support audit readiness activities starting in January. • Collaborate closely with the Basis Manager to keep workflows aligned with project objectives. • Provide day‑to‑day project oversight to reduce managerial load on senior team members. • Identify and resolve workflow or communication gaps affecting project delivery. • Communicate effectively using SAP Basis terminology to align technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Requirements: • With 5-7+ years IT project management experience. • Experience with Jira task boards, updates, and progress reporting. • Skilled at managing daily stand‑ups and coordinating teams across time zones. • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to drive operational stability. • Ability to understand and speak SAP Basis terminology (not a hands‑on technical role) • Strong project management experience supporting SAP Basis or similar infrastructure teams. • ** NO 3RD PARTY/SPONSORSHIP *** Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance Apply tot his job