Sr. IT Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory ! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

Support a major enterprise transformation effort impacting core business capabilities across the laboratory, including finance, human resources, procurement, supply chain, data, integrations, and related IT services. Support the IT workstream with a focus on the technical aspects of ERP implementation, including SAP S/4HANA, integrations, data platforms, Databricks, SAP Business Data Cloud, application interfaces, infrastructure dependencies, and technical readiness. Provide project management leadership across the full project lifecycle using established project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Coordinate activities across internal IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, system integrators, the PMO, and Organizational Change Management teams to ensure technical work is aligned, tracked, communicated, and delivered successfully. Understand complex ERP, data, and integration workstreams; independently track down information; drive accountability; and ensure ERP-related IT activities are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities for ERP Modernization IT workstream projects. Manage project activities related to ERP technical scope, including SAP S/4HANA, data platforms, Databricks, SAP Business Data Cloud, integrations, interfaces, infrastructure, environments, testing coordination, and technical readiness. Develop and maintain project plans, work packages, schedules, milestones, deliverables, resource plans, risk registers, issue logs, and status reports. Coordinate work across IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, system integrators, PMO, OCM, and ERP program leadership. Track vendor and integrator deliverables, coordinate dependencies, and support review and acceptance of project work products. Identify, track, and resolve risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and action items that could impact delivery. Conduct project meetings and working sessions; document outcomes and ensure follow-through. Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, communications, and stakeholder expectations. Translate complex technical information into clear project status, risks, actions, and decisions for technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure adherence to Laboratory policies, regulatory requirements, IT governance, cybersecurity expectations, and quality standards. Recommend improvements to project management practices, reporting, and delivery processes. Responsible for safety and security for all Laboratory employees.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 12+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work. Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed. Expert IT Project Management Experience. Expert experience managing complex IT projects through the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout. Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, deliverables, and change control. ERP, SAP, Data, and Integration experience. Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale ERP implementation or modernization efforts, preferably involving SAP S/4HANA. Experience managing technical workstreams related to data platforms, integrations, interfaces, APIs, reporting, application dependencies, cloud platforms, Databricks, or SAP Business Data Cloud. Technical Acumen. Expert knowledge of IT environments, including system architectures, application development methodologies, infrastructure dependencies, operating systems, client-server principles, integration patterns, database concepts, and data-related project considerations. Cross-Functional Coordination. Proven ability to coordinate activities across IT, Finance, HR, procurement, supply chain, cybersecurity, vendors, system integrators, PMO, OCM, and other stakeholders to achieve program objectives. Vendor, Integrator, and Contract coordination. Experience working with vendors and system integrators, tracking third-party deliverables, coordinating technical dependencies, supporting procurement and contracting needs, and ensuring vendor work aligns with project scope and schedule. Project Planning and Execution. Proven ability to develop project plans, work packages, schedules, milestones, deliverables, reports, and project artifacts. Demonstrated ability to organize work, monitor progress, drive accountability, and lead teams to completion. Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management. Experience identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, tracking issues and dependencies, escalating concerns appropriately, and recommending corrective actions or risk acceptance/avoidance strategies. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication. Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. Proven ability to build effective relationships with customers, technical teams, suppliers, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to translate technical and project management concepts into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences. Independent Problem Solving Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direction, resolve ambiguity, track down information, follow through on commitments, and drive complex work to completion in a fast-paced environment. Desired Skills Project Management Professional certification. Certified Scrum Master or Certified SAFe Scrum Master certification. Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or modernization projects. Experience with Databricks, SAP Business Data Cloud, ERP data conversion, analytics, reporting, integrations, or technical architecture workstreams. Experience working in a Program Management Office or supporting PMO governance, reporting, and executive-level status updates. Experience coordinating with Organizational Change Management teams on stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and readiness activities. Experience supporting enterprise transformation programs involving Finance, HR, procurement, supply chain, or other core business functions. Experience in a highly regulated environment. About the Site The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering ( energy.gov ). ABOUT GEM GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education , qualifications , and relevant years of experience . To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note : With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.