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ERP Program Manager

Itpfed, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


The ERP Program Manager is responsible for

planning, execution, integration, and sustainment oversight

of SAP roll out and support activities in alignment with

NAVSEA mission requirements ,

Navy ERP modernization strategy , and

DoD business system governance . This role provides leadership across functional, user enablement, and data domains to ensure successful delivery of enterprise business capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

from an accredited college or university

and

a minimum of

ten (10) years of professional experience

as a Program Manager supporting large-scale IT, ERP.

Enterprise business systems programs experience within DoD or Federal environments

A minimum of

twelve (12) years of professional experience

as a Program Manager supporting large, complex IT/ERP programs may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Secret security clearance

Program Leadership & Governance

Organize, direct, and coordinate all contract activities supporting SAP transition, and sustainment for NAVSEA.

Establish and manage program governance consistent with Navy business system management policies.

Ensure alignment with sustainment principles, including standardized service delivery, repeatable processes, and lifecycle-based IT sustainment.

ERP Modernization & Integration

Lead program execution for SAP environments including finance, logistics, supply chain, asset management, and maintenance-related business processes.

Oversee integration with Navy and DoD systems (e.g., logistics, financial management, acquisition, data analytics, and reporting systems).

Manage transition planning from legacy ERP platforms (e.g., SAP ECC) to SAP S/4HANA, including data migration, business process redesign, and user adoption.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

Interface directly with NAVSEA customer leadership, including the

Contracting Officer (CO)

and

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) .

Serve as the primary point of coordination among government stakeholders, functional process owners, technical teams, and external service providers.

Support executive decision‑making by providing clear status reporting, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

Planning, Risk, and Performance Management

Develop and manage integrated master plans, schedules, and performance metrics across all SAP S/4HANA program activities.

Identify, analyze, and resolve complex programmatic, technical, or organizational issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance.

Implement risk and issue management processes consistent with Navy and DoD best practices.

Documentation & Analysis

Analyze, prepare, and review program documentation including plans, reports, briefings, decision papers, and compliance artifacts.

Obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex textual and quantitative information to compare alternatives and recommend improvements to processes, operations, or policies.

Ensure documentation supports auditability, cybersecurity compliance, and business system certification requirements.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Demonstrated knowledge of

DoD and Navy policies, directives, and guidance

applicable to enterprise business systems.

Strong understanding of

ERP program management , preferably within SAP environments (ECC and/or S/4HANA).

Proven ability to analyze complex business and technical problems and develop actionable solutions.

Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams across functional, technical, and sustainment domains.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Navy leadership and produce high‑quality written deliverables.

Familiarity with

enterprise sustainment models , IT service management concepts, and performance-based service delivery.

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