Project Manager III
C5MI Insight · Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.
We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.
Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.
Position Summary:
C5MI is looking for experienced Project Managers to lead SAP projects and programs for US federal clients. You will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned projects and / or programs, from initiation through closeout, and serve as the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk management, change management, and stakeholder outcomes. This role builds and maintains the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), performs Critical Path analysis, drives Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management processes, and will measure performance objectively against an approved baseline to keep IT development and implementation projects and programs on track. The role fits someone who pairs strong SAP delivery experience with disciplined, data-driven project control.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Lead planning, execution, and closeout of SAP projects or programs, including implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and sustainment work with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical, and quality adherence.
- Provide comprehensive leadership across the organization including oversight of matrix Project or Product Teams to plan, execute, and control program performance.
- Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive project plans and resource loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones.
- Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis and quantify cost and schedule risks and opportunities.
- Work with resource managers to develop schedule and cost recovery plans.
- Provide work direction and leadership to matrix-assigned project teams, including day to day assignment of work.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM / EVMS) principles and metrics, including cost and schedule variance (CV / SV), performance indices (CPI / SPI), and estimate at completion (ETC / EAC), to objectively measure performance against the integrated baseline and drive corrective action when needed.
- Lead Risk, Issue, and Opportunity management across the project and program lifecycle by identifying, quantifying, and mitigating issues and risks, identifying and capturing opportunities, and developing and driving mitigation and response plans.
- Maintain a live Risk, Issue, and Opportunity tracker, and escalate appropriately to project sponsors and leadership.
- Develop and deliver strategic Executive-level briefings.
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.
Minimum Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), performing critical path analysis, and a strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) based forecasting and performance reporting or similar.
- Demonstrated experience delivering SAP projects or programs.
- Project Management certification (i.e., Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification), or other equivalent nationally recognized certification.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with clients, stakeholders, peers, and partners.
- Five to eight (5-8) years of project management or other relevant experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and / or private sector in the IT and / or consulting fields.
- Five to eight (5-8) years of leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and / or private sector in the IT and/or consulting fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or other related field.
- Must be willing to travel at least 25% and up to 50% of the time
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
Nice to Have:
- Warehousing, logistics and / or supply chain Project Management experience
- Prior government / federal Project Management experience
- Experience with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and /or SAP Transportation Management (TM)
- Experience managing large-scale, complex projects or programs with multiple interdependent workstreams
Compensation: In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $96,000 – $120,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.
Application Deadline: We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/1/2026.
Benefits:
C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits
Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:
- Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
- Have Fun – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
- All In – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
- Never Forget the Customer – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
- GSD (Get Stuff Done) – We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
- Empower – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification, please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.
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