What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Project Manager position at Akkodis?
Akkodis is seeking a SAP Project Manager for a job with our automotive client in Detroit, MI. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP Project Management, MMP (Material Management Platform), S/4HANA projects, Product Management, Ad Hoc Reporting, Jira, and an expert in Project Management.
Rate Range: $65/hr to $70/Hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Role: SAP Project Manager
Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Position Description:
SAP Project Manager - MMP (Material Management Platform) Transformation Program. We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Project Manager to lead and drive SAP S/4HANA implementation projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in SAP project management, experience in agile methodologies, and expertise in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including preparation, exploration, realization, deployment, and run phases. Strong communication skills and hands-on capabilities are required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade projects using SAP Activate project management methodology. • Define project scope, objectives, timeline, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business goals. • Ensure seamless project execution from Discovery to Run phase, managing risks, issues, and dependencies. • Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP consultants, and multiple IT teams to drive project milestones. • Oversee and support project governance, compliance, and change control processes. • Utilize SAP Activate methodology to ensure a structured, agile, and iterative approach to SAP implementation. • Function as a Scrum Master for multiple product teams, supporting sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, RAID logs, and status reports.
Skills Required:
Product Management, Ad Hoc Reporting, SAP, Jira
Experience Required:
Senior Specialist • 8 years of SAP project management experience, with at least 3 years leading SAP S/4HANA projects. • Expertise in managing complex SAP deployments, including multi-country rollouts. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global, multicultural environment.
Experience Preferred:
• Experience in Automotive or similar Manufacturing Industry • SAP Activate / PM certification • Release Management
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at gagan.sharma@akkodisgroup.com or 610-735-8514.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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Salary : $65 - $70