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Aurora Flight Sciences · 2 weeks ago

SAP S/4Hana Implementation Program Manager

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $284K/yr

10+ years exp

Aurora Flight Sciences is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. They are seeking a talented SAP S/4Hana Implementation Program Manager to drive the successful end-to-end delivery of the organization’s SAP S/4HANA transformation, managing program execution, vendor performance, and alignment between technology and business functions.

AerospaceAir TransportationAppsHardware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle implementation of SAP S/4HANA, including planning, mobilization, execution, cutover, and stabilization

Define and manage program governance, including steering committees, workstream leadership, reporting cadence, and decision-making structures

Develop and maintain the master integrated project plan, aligning milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and risk mitigation actions

Own program budget, financial tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting to executive leadership

Ensure all workstreams deliver on time, within budget, and in accordance with defined scope and quality standards

Implement strong change-control processes, ensuring impacts are understood, approved, communicated, and tracked

Manage SAP, implementation partners, system integrators, and third-party vendors to ensure accountability, performance, and delivery quality

Oversee contract obligations, SLAs, staffing levels, and escalation paths

Ensure vendor deliverables align with project timelines, technical requirements, and business priorities

Serve as the primary bridge between business leadership, functional owners, and technical teams

Ensure functional processes, integration points, and data flows are designed to meet business needs and support end-to-end performance

Drive solution validation, user acceptance strategies, business readiness, and organizational change adoption

Proactively identify program risks, issues, and dependencies; lead mitigation planning and cross-functional resolution

Ensure delivery quality through checkpoints, deliverable reviews, testing oversight, and cutover readiness assessments

Maintain clear documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with internal and external guidelines

Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams including internal staff, contractors, and consulting partners

Ensure appropriate resourcing across workstreams; resolve staffing conflicts and prioritize critical-path needs

Foster a high-performance culture through collaboration, communication, and accountability

Provide clear, timely communication to executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams

Support change-management efforts including training planning, communications, organizational readiness, and post-go-live support strategies

Translate complex technical issues into business-aligned impacts and recommendations

Qualification

SAP S/4HANAProgram governanceVendor managementCross-functional coordinationPMP certificationAgile methodologySAP Activate methodologyData governanceStakeholder communicationExceptional communicationNegotiation skillsTeam leadership