Information Technology Project Manager (Oakland)

Job Title:

IT Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA (Utility Industry required)

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with SAP S/4HANA experience and strong utility industry experience to support the conversion of enterprise systems within a regulated utility environment. This role will support full lifecycle system conversion activities, including planning, coordination, testing, data migration, and integration of SAP S/4HANA solutions across utility operations. The ideal candidate brings structured project governance expertise and hands-on experience supporting SAP S/4HANA integrations within the utility industry.

Key Responsibilities Support the conversion and implementation of SAP S/4HANA within a utility industry environment. Coordinate project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource tracking in alignment with PMO standards. Assist with system integration efforts between SAP S/4HANA and utility platforms such as billing, asset management (EAM), work management, and customer information systems (CIS). Support data migration strategy, validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities. Track risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans throughout the conversion lifecycle. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, requirements gathering sessions, and status reporting. Support regulatory and compliance alignment specific to utility operations. Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and go-live readiness activities. Assist in vendor management and system integrator coordination. Contribute to change management, communication planning, and end-user adoption efforts.

Required Qualifications Demonstrated SAP S/4HANA experience within the utility industry. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of IT project management experience supporting enterprise system implementations or conversions. Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA system conversion projects in regulated utility environments. Proficiency in project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, or hybrid). Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications PMP or related certification. Experience working with electric, gas, or water utility providers. Experience supporting large-scale ERP transformations.

Core Competencies Project coordination and governance support Risk and issue management Cross-functional collaboration Regulatory awareness within the utility industry Budget and schedule tracking System conversion and implementation support