Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Program Manager
Location: Seattle, WA / Dallas, TX
FTE Only
Job Description:
• Coordinate project timeline with her/his team(s) to ensure checkpoints and goals are met to the client’s satisfaction
• Manage overall resource allocation and capacity planning for the project
• Report project level status, metrics, issues and risks and manage overall completion and sign-off on project deliverables
• Lead and manage small teams conducting transformational projects, implementing business process improvements, or implementing ERP systems for our clients
• Conduct workshops (e.g. requirements gathering, solution architecting) with business managers. Work with client staff and end-users to determine the business and functional requirements for the system within an ERP solution
• Create detailed systems documentation, test scripts, and presentations
• Leverage business and technical expertise to address technology architecture, blueprinting, data analysis, business modeling, technical design, application development, integration, and enablement
• Configure the SAP system to meet the business requirements
• Provide leadership and guidance to other analysts and client personnel assigned to the projects
• Collaborate in scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals
Qualifications:
• Demonstrates knowledge on leading large global business transformation program delivery with proven track record and a deep understanding of business values of transformation programs/objectives
• Demonstrates ability to speak business language, guide business counterparts towards the right SAP solution and translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Understanding of business values of transformation programs/objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in managing transformational initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities, capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships
• At least three (3) full life cycle implementations as an ERP Project Manager with multi-module implementations (Finance, Sales, Production, Purchasing, Warehouse)
• A minimum of eight (8) years prior transformational ERP consulting or equivalent industry experience
• At least three (3) years’ experience in proposal and business case development
• Ability to articulate the businesses enabled by SAP S/4HANA
• Best practice understanding on how to develop detailed program plan, develop and monitor risk/issues, present status to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in steering committee meetings, lead team meetings, lead business meetings, and lead project management team
• Participate in business workshops with key stakeholders and derive outcomes.
• Ability to self-direct and mentor/manage teams and client.
• Understanding of industry specific KPI’s and benefits of S/4HANA functionality to enable the business
• Prior working knowledge of configuration and features of key S/4 HANA
• Ability to be hands on if required and mentor junior team members
• Ability to leverage and build assets/accelerators and thought leadership
• Experience managing 5 to 10 resources
• Willingness to travel up to 100%
• Bachelors degree or equivalent required
• Ability to work in the country without current or future visa sponsorship