The Project Manager will be the secretary to the steering team and will work closely with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors to drive the optimization initiatives and achieve project goals.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Project Planning and Strategy:
Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, risk management strategies and QA/QC.
Identify and assess project risks, and develop mitigation plans to minimize potential issues.
Establish project governance structure and communication channels.
Project Execution and Management:
Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed as per schedule and quality standards.
Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
Manage project budget and resources effectively, making necessary adjustments as required.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
Stakeholder Management:
Identify project stakeholders and establish strong working relationships with them.
Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring their requirements are captured and incorporated into project plans.
Conduct regular meetings, presentations, and status updates to keep stakeholders informed about project progress.
Change Management:
Develop and implement change management strategies to minimize resistance and ensure successful adoption of optimized SAP AS/IS and AS should be processes.
Collaborate with key business units to identify process improvement opportunities and drive change initiatives.
Quality Assurance:
Define and implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet established standards.
Conduct regular reviews and audits to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably with experience in SAP ECC, S4hana or SAP Business one/By design optimization projects.
Strong understanding of SAP modules, processes, and integration points.
Project Management certification is highly desirable.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.