Senior ERP Project Manager – HR & Payroll

Senior ERP Project Manager – HR & Payroll Workstreams (DOE/LANL) Location: 100% Remote with light travel to Los Alamos, NM Compensation: $100–$110/hr Schedule: Standard schedule aligned to program needs Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship preferred Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE clearance preferred Why This Role This role is critical to the success of a large-scale ERP transformation (Oracle to SAP S/4HANA) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will lead HR and Payroll workstreams, ensuring delivery aligns with program objectives, governance, and timelines. Your work will directly impact operational efficiency, compliance, and enterprise-wide business transformation within one of the nation's most highly regulated environments. What You'll Do Lead day-to-day execution of HR and Payroll ERP workstreams Manage scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables aligned with program milestones Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules Coordinate across business, IT, SMEs, and vendors and system integrators Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies Ensure alignment with program governance and controls Serve as escalation point for workstream-level challenges Drive stakeholder communication and ensure cross-functional alignment What We're Looking For Required: S. Citizenship preferred; must be able to obtain DOE clearance Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of project management experience with an ERP focus Strong experience leading ERP implementations or migrations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or equivalent) Demonstrated experience with HR and Payroll business processes and systems Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams in matrixed program environments Strong risk management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication skills Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent Preferred: Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP environments Experience transitioning from Oracle to SAP or similar ERP platform migrations Background in federal, DOE, or highly regulated industries Experience working with system integrators and large-scale ERP vendors Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery models PMP certification or equivalent project management credential Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of project management experience with an ERP focus. Desired: PMP certification or equivalent project management certification. Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying 8+ years of project management experience Direct experience managing HR and/or Payroll workstreams in ERP implementations Proven experience supporting ERP transformation, implementation, or migration projects (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.) Applications lacking these qualifications will not be considered.