Senior IT Project Manager - SAP Migration and ...

Senior IT Project Manager - SAP Migration and Infrastructure Specialist Type: Contract Category: Program/Project Management Industry: Life Sciences Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -012026-104883 Date Posted: 01/04/2026 Description: Join a leading pharmaceutical company committed to pioneering advancements in the life sciences field! Please note, candidates must be eligible to work on a W2 basis. Our W2 consultants enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Compensation: $65 - $75 / hr. on W2 Key Responsibilities: Program & Workstream Leadership: Lead multiple workstreams involving IT, business, and consulting teams. Ensure effective collaboration among infrastructure, networking, and business transformation teams. Develop and maintain thorough project plans, tracking progress with program-level KPIs. Strategic Alignment & Decision Support: Align migration strategies with business objectives, translating complex technical concepts for stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making. Risk, Issue & Dependency Management: Proactively identify and tackle risks associated with S/4HANA migration, swiftly addressing any roadblocks and technical challenges. Stakeholder & Executive Engagement: Build and nurture strong relationships with executive sponsors, SAP partners, and external consultants, effectively managing expectations with clear progress reports. Budget & Resource Management: Oversee significant program budgets and resource allocation, while ensuring cost-effectiveness and coordination with distributed teams across different time zones. Technical & Process Expertise: Utilize your knowledge in infrastructure, networking, server setup, and database administration. Employ Agile and Waterfall methodologies for thorough migration readiness assessments. Vendor & Partner Management: Manage collaborations with SAP and external consulting partners, ensuring seamless integration and support for third-party vendor interactions. Post-Migration Support & Optimization: Strategize for effective post-go-live support, monitoring system performance and recommending enhancements for ongoing optimization. Experience Requirements: Extensive background in technical infrastructure and networking. Experience managing large-scale enterprise programs with multiple workstreams. Prior experience with SAP S/4HANA migration is highly preferred. Strong skills in executive reporting, stakeholder communication, and fostering cross-functional teamwork. Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and distributed teams. Proficiency in: MS Project JIRA Smartsheet Clarity (a plus) Experience with both Agile and Waterfall projects, including facilitating Scrum ceremonies. Strong financial acumen, including budget development and cost oversight. Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree is required. Notice of Recruitment Transparency Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Applicants should be aware that AI tools are used in our initial application screening process to assist hiring teams. You may receive notifications from our recruiting team inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by human recruiters before final hiring decisions. Skills, experience, and other factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that could result in compensation outside of this range. W2 employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for various benefits including medical, dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with matching, and sick time as mandated by law. Beware of fraudulent outreach regarding job offers. Ensure communication originates from an official Eliassen Group email address. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm with 30 years of experience, delivering innovative solutions across technology, compliance, and advisory sectors. We take pride in our national and European presence, combining local expertise with global reach while positively impacting employees, clients, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don't miss out on our referral program! If you refer a candidate who is hired, you may be eligible for a $1,000 referral bonus!

Created: 2026-03-04