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We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead independent verification and validation efforts for a major public sector technology program in Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a senior IT project leader who can provide objective oversight, evaluate delivery performance, and communicate risks clearly to executive stakeholders. The role requires strong judgment, an effective presence, and hands-on experience guiding large-scale enterprise initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA or comparable public sector implementations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead independent verification and validation activities for a complex technology initiative, ensuring objective assessment of project health, delivery quality, and overall readiness
Review vendor plans, milestones, and execution progress to confirm commitments are being met and to identify concerns before they affect delivery
Develop and maintain risk assessments, issue tracking, and mitigation strategies, escalating critical items to leadership in a timely manner
Provide executive-level reporting that summarizes project status, schedule performance, key dependencies, and areas requiring management attention
Oversee project schedules and assurance activities to verify that timelines, deliverables, and governance standards remain aligned with program objectives
Evaluate testing results, compliance adherence, and implementation quality to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as the lead consultant on the engagement, coordinating oversight efforts and acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the program
Monitor a large-scale SAP S/4HANA-related transformation initiative and hold delivery partners accountable for performance, quality, and contractual expectations
Requirements:
PMP certification is required
Proven experience in IT project management, including leadership of large and complex enterprise technology programs
Hands-on background in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), project assurance, or similar oversight-focused engagements
Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA initiatives is strongly preferred
Prior involvement in public sector implementations, including ERP platforms such as SAP, Workday, or Oracle
Demonstrated ability to assess project risk, validate testing outcomes, and review compliance with governance expectations
Strong executive presence with the ability to present findings, influence stakeholders, and communicate with senior leadership effectively
Nice to have:
Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA initiatives is strongly preferred