The Aerospace Corporation

IT Project Manager, Enterprise Solutions

The Aerospace Corporation$120K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in ERP or enterprise system program management, implementation, or optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with at least two of the following: SAP S/4HANA, Workday, ServiceNow, Concur.
  • Proven ability to manage enterprise transformation projects across multiple business functions.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise system architecture and integration patterns.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex system issues.
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise system enhancement and upgrade project portfolio.
  • Facilitate requirements gathering, documentation, and project resource allocation.
  • Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and security requirements.
  • Establish and track KPIs for system health and business process efficiency.
  • Communicate project status and value realization metrics to stakeholders.
  • Oversee testing and change management activities for system implementations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Telework options and flexible work schedules.
  • 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit and matching contributions.
  • Professional growth and development programs.
  • Inclusive work environment emphasizing teamwork and respect.
  • Relocation assistance and education assistance programs.
Full Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven IT Project Manager to join our Enterprise Solutions Programs (ESP) organization within the Office of the CIO (OCIO). Reporting to the Principal Director of Enterprise Solutions Programs and the Program Management Office (PMO), you will play a pivotal role in driving enterprise system development and upgrade implementations across the
organization.

As IT Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end project execution—from requirements gathering and prioritization through documentation, resource allocation, task management, testing, and change management. You will serve as the subject matter expert for enterprise systems, partnering with stakeholders across all business lines: National Systems Group, Defense Systems Group, Civil Systems Group, Engineering & Technology Group, and Enterprise Services.

This individual contributor position requires a unique blend of tactical problem-solving to address immediate system challenges and strategic vision to shape the future enterprise system roadmap, including system consolidation opportunities and modernization initiatives.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Serve as project manager for enterprise enhancements and system upgrade portfolio of projects

  • Facilitate requirements gathering and prioritization, document final requirements, oversee project resource allocations, assign and coordinate project tasking, testing, and change management activities for system development and upgrade implementations

  • Partner with Enterprise Solutions Partners and mission group leaders to translate evolving requirements into actionable initiatives aligned with OCIO portfolio planning processes

  • Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and change management activities for system development and upgrade implementations

  • Ensure enterprise systems comply with corporate governance standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations, participating in relevant governance councils

  • Establish and track KPIs for system health, including availability, user adoption, data quality, and business process efficiency

  • Communicate program status, value realization metrics, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

  • 7 or more years of progressive experience in ERP or other enterprise system program management, implementation, or optimization in complex enterprise environments

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with at least two of the following: SAP S/4HANA, Workday, ServiceNow, Concur, or comparable enterprise ERP systems

  • Proven track record of managing enterprise transformation projects or programs across multiple business functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)

  • Strong understanding of enterprise system architecture, integration patterns, data management, and enterprise application landscapes

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries, influencing stakeholders at all levels without direct authority

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex system issues and develop practical solutions

  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies

  • Willing to travel approximately 10–15% of the time

How You Can Stand Out:

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting industries with familiarity of compliance requirements and operational complexities

  • Experience leading ERP consolidation or transformation initiatives, including system rationalization and migration strategies

  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and integration technologies

  • Knowledge of ITIL v4, IT service management practices, and enterprise PMO methodologies

  • Experience with portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow PPM, Microsoft Project, etc)

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$120,300.00 - $180,400.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change   
  • Engage with Impact   
  • Foster Innovation   
  • Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
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1960

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