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Lavanya | 224-###-####
Swathika | 224-###-####
Nagarajan | 630-###-####
Title: SAP Project Manager
Location: Remote
Duration: 9 Months
Description:
Remote position. Must be willing to work EST schedule.
Travel dependent on project phase
Standard work week, Monday – Friday, 40 hours. OT not anticipated.
Interview Process: 1st round video with direct supervisor, 2nd round panel video, possible 3rd video if needed
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project and meeting deadlines of project.
- Develops project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
- Provides guidance to subordinates based on organizational goals and company standards. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization s objectives and schedules effectively and on time.
- Establishes operating standards and procedures that affect subordinate organizational units.
- Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervision or staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
- Develops and administers budgets, schedules and performance standards. Exerts influence in the development of project objectives and deliverables.
- Frequent contacts with equivalent level managers and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, or contractual clarifications.
- Assesses and utilizes best fit project management process to meet program and project objectives.
- Project communication planning and execution – setting appropriate expectations, communicating status with all stakeholder groups, escalating issues and concerns when warranted.
- Working with the sponsor to ensure the planned business value is progressing according to plan
- Coordination, aligned with Global Sourcing partner, of vendor management (RFI, RFP, SOW, etc.)
- Change management addressed in organization, technology, architecture, and business readiness
- Coordination of quality outcomes through test planning and execution
- Execution of project plan deliverables, including operational readiness with the appropriate project team members
- Issue facilitation, communication, and resolution
Experience/Education:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in 5+ years of project management experience
- Advanced Computer Skills.
Required Skills:
- Hands on experience managing application enhancements
- Working knowledge of handling backlog
- Adaptable with critical thinking skills to manage the risk appropriately for the proper recommendation to decision making
- Hands on experience in ERP and manufacturing technologies (i.e. SAP S4HANA, Camstar, etc.) and cloud implementations
- Able to explain technical concepts in a non-technical language
- Communication/ collaboration skills
- Written, Verbal, and Training skills
- Facilitation skills across program and project teams
- Financial acumen
- Project / Program Management processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to Learn quickly and transfer knowledge to others
- Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP Certified (Resume must include certification number & active dates)
- Agile/Scrum Certified (ex. Scrum Master).
- Required Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management.
- Hands-on experience managing S/4HANA projects and ERP systems.
- If the candidate lacks S/4HANA experience, they must have worked on ERP systems + ERP enhancements.
- Strong background in application management and system updates.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and Scrum Master frameworks.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to make strategic decisions.
- Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience managing global resources across different time zones.
Certifications (Mandatory):
• PMP Certification (must provide certification number and active date).
• Scrum Master Certification (must provide certification number and active date).
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of SDLC as a quality framework for project management
- ITIL and/or ISO understanding
- Negotiation skills and experience
- Contract management experience for project delivery
- Prior experience in a similar or equivalent position.
- Bachelor’s degree is NOT mandatory.
- There is a possibility of extension and conversion to a full-time role.
- Interview process- 2 to 3 rounds of Interview.