SAP- IT Project Manager

Position Summary

The IT Project Manager will lead high complexity large scale projects supporting
the IT PMO. This role will work collaboratively with BRMs, IT teams, and business
stakeholders to deliver strategic IT deliverables. The IT Project Manager will drive
projects through the project lifecycle from Initiation to Closure, while ensuring
compliance and alignment with internal policies, governance, security, and
business objectives.

The ideal candidate will combine technical competence with business awareness to translate business requirements into effective IT solutions and ensure successful implementation of projects based upon IT prioritization. This candidate will have demonstrated experience partnering with Core / Extended team members, developing and successfully utilizing project artifacts / trackers, building on past project experiences to reduce the learning curve for future projects, and successfully delivering both technically and organizationally with OCM. As this a
high visibility IT role, a successful candidate will also need to be able to digest and communicate complex information simply, demonstrate excellent leadership qualities, and be comfortable presenting across all levels in the organization.

Accountabilities

Lead Tier 1 IT Projects from Evaluation to Closure, in close collaboration with internal IT Leads for successful delivery

Develop strong and positive relationships with senior business leaders, articulate risks, negotiate tradeoffs, facilitate decision-making, prioritize, and remove cross-team impediments

Manage all technical and functional towers along with third party PM and other Key Stakeholders

Responsible for project’s internal resource planning across internal process and technical teams

Proactively drive alignment across a diverse set of stakeholder groups

Effectively communicate results and status of projects during various stages of their life cycle as well as risks, issues, and action plans

Define metrics and methodologies to monitor project, and provide visibility into resource demand and capacity with the PMO

Responsible for scope control, change control management, facilitating weekly progress team meetings, and building / presenting report-out presentations

Develop and implement testing strategy and test cycles, cutover strategy, and cutover test cycles partnering with internal stakeholders

Assist to gain relevant sign off for the various key deliverables throughout the project, such as global design, training, user acceptance testing, data loads and go-live readiness

Manage cutover plans, post cutover hypercare plans, and execution

Ensure continued evolution of PMO operations through the further support and refinement of project management processes and introducing standard templates and artifacts

Build out and maintain the development of repeatable integration playbooks

Improve project success by evolving and enforcing strong project management common best practices and capabilities, effectively apply methodology and project standards, provide PMO expertise to projects, monitor compliance to standards/methods, and manage risk and issues

Responsible for project’s internal resource planning across internal process and technical teams

Comply with IT controls throughout the organization (e.g. Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, SOX, Risk Management, Corporate Audit, etc.)

Required Skills and Experience

BA, BS Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering

5-10 years of experience in IT and/or platform delivery leadership role, developing and implementing innovative solutions and collaborating with business partners across various functions

Experience in strategic IT project management

Prior experience working with SAP

Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience

Ability to listen and build rapport as a strategic partner within IT and business, with both leadership and functional owners

Exceptional ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods

Ability to positively influence others and to break down organizational silos

Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats

Strong leadership and consulting skills, combined with ability to identify, resolve, and escalate risks-- even if unpopular

Self-starter and highly motivated who is equally successful in working in a team environment

Maintain a high level of ownership for assigned projects and see work through to completion based on agreed timelines

Project management skills; financial/budget management, scheduling, and resource management

Preferred Skills and Experience

MS or MBA Business, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering

Prior experience in Consumer Goods sector and understanding of business model and functions including manufacturing & Supply Chain, Finance, and Trade Promotions Planning

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile (Scrum/SAFe) certification

Prior experience working with vendors and procurement

You should know…

This position’s work mode is onsite .  Preffered Locations : Shelton, CT or St Louis, MO

Job Type

Contract

Salary

$90.00 – $100.00 per hour

Expected hours

40 per week

Compensation package

1099 contract – Yearly pay

Experience level

11+ years

Schedule

8 hour shift – Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate

CT or St Louis, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

Agile: 7 years (Required)

Work Location

In person

Pioneering Solutions Delivered with Remarkable Agility

ERP Center offers an exciting opportunity to prospective candidates for the role, as we specialize in pioneering solutions that empower businesses to unlock fresh value. As an esteemed SAP Partner, ERP Center leads the way in harnessing SAP’s cutting-edge technology roadmap to revolutionize and streamline intricate business operations. Our Innovation Center is dedicated to crafting top-notch solutions, resulting in an immediate value proposition for our clients, shorter delivery timelines, and heightened adoption rates through our proven solutions.

Becoming an Agile Powerhouse.

As industry leaders, we bring a blend of structured methodologies, pre-packaged solutions, and a global footprint to the table. Yet, our distinguishing feature lies in our lean operational model, characterized by reduced administrative overhead and bureaucracy. This agility empowers our consultants to adapt swiftly to evolving client needs and imbue a personalized touch into project delivery. We harmonize this bespoke approach with a comprehensive suite of pre-packaged solutions, ensuring that we continue to be a cost-efficient and enduring partner for our clients.

ERP Center Possesses the Essential Expertise

As a reputable and esteemed advisor, we have cultivated enduring partnerships with our clients, rooted in our unwavering track record of punctual and budget-compliant project delivery. Our legacy spans over two decades of project excellence, underpinned by a cadre of exceptionally seasoned consultants. We catalyze profound transformations within the organizations we engage with, orchestrating the harmonious convergence of cutting-edge technology and refined processes. Remarkably, our consultants boast an average tenure of more than 17 years within the realm of management consulting, equipping them with unparalleled expertise in the art of crafting optimal business processes and implementing the latest SAP S/4 and HANA technological innovations across domains such as Finance, Logistics, Business Intelligence, and Enterprise Management.

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