Program Manager - SAP Operations

Guidehouse•Patuxent River, MD

34d•$149,000 - $248,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend