IT Project Manager III; Infrastructure/SAP Migration
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst
IT Project Manager III (Infrastructure / SAP Migration)
Anywhere
Type:
Contract
Category:
Program/Project Management
Industry: Life Sciences
Workplace Type:
Remote
Remote
Fortune 10 sized pharmaceuticals organization
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, life insurance.
Rate: $65 - $75 / hr. w2
Responsibilities Program & Workstream Leadership- Manage 1–3 work streams across IT, business, and external consulting teams.
- Ensure alignment across infrastructure, networking, firewall, Basis, and business transformation teams.
- Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Monitor program‑level KPIs and ensure all milestones are met.
- Align migration strategy with business objectives and organizational priorities.
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans for stakeholders.
- Make informed decisions balancing technical feasibility and business needs.
- Establish governance frameworks for decision‑making and reporting.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks specific to S/4
HANA migration. - Proactively address roadblocks and technical challenges.
- Drive resolution of conflicts between technical and business teams.
- Build strong relationships with executive sponsors, SAP representatives, and external consultants.
- Manage expectations of diverse stakeholders across IT, business, and vendor teams.
- Deliver clear, concise status reports and executive‑level updates.
- Manage multi‑million‑dollar program budgets and resource allocations.
- Monitor resource utilization and ensure workstream costs remain within budget.
- Coordinate with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Leverage strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, server setup, and database administration.
- Apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies depending on workstream needs.
- Conduct system and business data analysis for migration readiness assessments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (GDPR, SOX, etc.).
- Manage interactions with SAP and external consulting partners.
- Oversee third‑party vendors supporting integrations, hosting, or custom development.
- Plan for post‑go‑live support, stabilization, and optimization.
- Establish support mechanisms for the stabilization period.
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements after go‑live.
- Strong background in technical infrastructure and networking (mandatory).
- Experience managing large‑scale enterprise programs with multiple work streams.
- Prior experience with SAP S/4
HANA migration strongly preferred. - Expertise in executive reporting, stakeholder communication, and cross‑functional coordination.
- Experience managing multi‑million‑dollar budgets and distributed teams.
- Proficiency with:
MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, Clarity (nice to have). - Experience leading both Agile and Waterfall projects.
- Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and traditional PMO processes.
- Strong budget experience including the creation and cost control.
- Bachelor’s Degree required
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