Senior ERP Project Manager

Senior ERP Project Manager – HR & Payroll Workstreams

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior ERP Project Manager – HR & Payroll Workstreams position supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Salary: $100/hr – $110/hr
Location: 100% Remote (Light Travel to Los Alamos, NM)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Preferred
Work Schedule: Standard schedule (aligned to program needs)
Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE clearance preferred

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Applicants must meet all requirements below or will not be considered:

• 8 years of Project Management experience

• Direct experience managing HR and/or Payroll workstreams in ERP implementations

• Proven experience supporting ERP transformation, implementation, or migration projects (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)

Impact

This role is critical to the success of a large-scale ERP transformation (Oracle → SAP S/4HANA). You will lead HR and Payroll workstreams, ensuring delivery aligns with program objectives, governance, and timelines. Your work will directly impact operational efficiency, compliance, and enterprise-wide business transformation within a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead day-to-day execution of HR & Payroll ERP workstreams

• Manage scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables aligned with program milestones

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules

• Coordinate across business, IT, SMEs, and vendors/system integrators

• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies

• Ensure alignment with program governance and controls

• Serve as escalation point for workstream-level challenges

• Drive stakeholder communication and ensure cross-functional alignment

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong experience leading ERP implementations or migrations

• Demonstrated experience with HR/Payroll business processes and systems

• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams

• Strong risk management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication skills

• Experience working in structured, matrixed program environments

• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP environments

• Experience transitioning from Oracle to SAP or similar ERP platforms

• Background in federal, DOE, or highly regulated industries

• Experience working with system integrators and large-scale ERP vendors

• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery models

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of project management experience (ERP-focused)
Desired: PMP certification or equivalent project management certification

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling complex challenges in national security and enterprise transformation. Join us to build your career while making a meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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