Program Manager - SAP Operations

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Program Manager will join Guidehouse to support a mission sustainment organization within the Navy.  In this role, the candidate will provide leadership in support of project management operations, collaborating across Navy directorates to demonstrate vision, gain buy-in, and drive change with stakeholders. The candidate will be comfortable collaborating at the government C-Level and understand sensitive intricacies of sustainment mission.  The candidate will have familiarity with the Department of Defense/Navy Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for sustainment programs.

Day to day responsibilities may include: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government, including the COR, ensuring alignment of expectations, deliverables, and priorities.

• Provide program management support throughout the life of the project by developing and implementing an integrated master plan, detailed schedules, and risk mitigation plan, and providing updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders.

• Manage and supervise program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management.

• Support and facilitate meetings and / or briefings, prepare presentations, gather feedback, and present insights.

• Provide recommendations regarding industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the life of the task order.

• Develop and implement metrics to measure performance and progress towards strategic goals and communicate that progress.

• Develop visual representations of data / relationships to convey key information succinctly and unambiguously to diverse audiences.

• Organize and lead program status meetings, deliver executive briefings, and develop strategic plans as needed.

• Address project risks, mitigation strategies, and resource management plans proactively.

• Manage the overall task order and act as the lead planner for all phases of the Navy ERP sustainment, implementation, and transformation of new capabilities.

• Coordinate and oversee all program activities, resources, and deliverables across hybrid teams.

• Provide senior-level leadership and direction to ensure successful execution of Navy ERP migration projects.

• Ensure the program aligns with DoD standards, policies, and strategic goals, including compliance with Navy ERP requirements.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• A Master of Science or Master of Arts degree; OR 12 years of relevant experience in Defense acquisition may be used in lieu of Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of experience in Defense acquisition, and FOUR (4) years of experience in support of Navy Acquisition management

• Prior DOD SAP consulting with project management and/or executive level support to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and/or Navy ERP sustainment

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• PMP and or experience with Scaled Agile (SAFe), SAP Activate methodologies, and S/4HANA best practices in implementation.

• Familiarity with DoD/Navy PPBE process.

• Ability to learn and manage a variety of SAP ecosystem technology platforms 

• Senior leadership engagement ability to drive change and buy-in across disparate stakeholder groups

• Experience with Change Management to help an organization going through an ERP modernization effort

• Experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives

• Experience in initiating and maintaining technical business solutions, configuration control, software testing, systems integration, and system supportability. 

• Strong oral and written communication skill

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance