IT Project Manager (SAP)

About the role

NW Natural provides safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to communities in the Pacific Northwest. The company is committed to environmental stewardship and fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through its long-standing DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups.

This SAP Information and Technology Services Project Manager role sits within the Project Management Office at the downtown Portland, Oregon headquarters. The position collaborates with procurement, accounting, finance, engineering, IT&S, facilities, and external vendors to deliver projects. The role serves as a subject matter expert on PMO processes, tools, and deliverables, supports other procurement resources acting in a project management capacity, and actively participates in identifying and implementing PMO process improvements.

Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays subject to business needs. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the Portland metropolitan area or be willing to relocate. Regular full-time, exempt position.

Qualifications

PM2 Level

• Preferably holds an SAP Activate Project Manager certification
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across projects
• Superb communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
• Experience working across customer-facing applications
• Ability to drive collaboration and alignment across disparate groups cross-functionally
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, engineering, construction, or related field
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• 5+ years of project management experience

PM3 Level (in addition to PM2 requirements)

• Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques for information technology, construction, and engineering projects
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across complex, mission-critical projects/programs with multiple cross-functional dependencies
• Master’s degree in business, technology, engineering, construction, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of progressive project management leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Lifecycle phases, framework, and best practices
• Knowledge and experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls and testing process
• Experience with SAP Products, S/4HANA, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and Microsoft Products
• Experience in the Utility Industry
• Experience managing SAP software implementations and upgrades
• Experience with CIS implementations
• Experience with large transformations
• Ability to lead project teams of varying sizes
• Ability to manage and oversee system integrators and vendor partners

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform
• 1,500 sq. ft. exercise facility and secure bike room
• Wellness incentive program

Work Life Balance

• Up to 23 vacation days
• 80 hours of sick time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Engagement with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups

Financial

• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401(k) company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement

Discounts

• 20% off natural gas service
• Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
• TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
• Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Pay

Base salary range: $98,450.00 – $140,300.00 (Level 2) or $110,250.00 – $157,100.00 (Level 3) per year, depending on qualifications.

Annual Target Incentive: Level 2, 9.5% target; Level 3, 12.0% target. Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays subject to business needs. This schedule supports collaboration, connection, and team engagement while providing flexibility for focused remote work. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the Portland metropolitan area or be willing to relocate.