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Title: SAP Project Manager – Resource, Financial & Vendor Management (PMO)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Oakland, CA (More of a remote role - must go onsite 1-2 x per week in beginning to learn, then there will be flexibility for remote work. Must go onsite every month for monthly review meeting.)
Interview Mode: Video
Role Overview
Job Responsibilities
Personnel Management
Title: SAP Project Manager – Resource, Financial & Vendor Management (PMO)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Oakland, CA (More of a remote role - must go onsite 1-2 x per week in beginning to learn, then there will be flexibility for remote work. Must go onsite every month for monthly review meeting.)
Interview Mode: Video
Role Overview
- This is a mix of Project Coordination / Project Management skills to support multiple PM''s.
- Target 7-10 yrs. exp candidate.
- PMO / Project Coordination experience supporting multiple Project Managers and tracking project deliverables
- Resource management experience including staffing coordination, resource allocation, and utilization tracking
- Project financial management & analysis (budget tracking, forecasting, variance analysis) with strong Excel skills for financial and project data analysis
- Vendor management experience including vendor coordination, contract compliance, and procurement support
- Experience pulling and analyzing project/financial data from SAP for reporting and forecasting
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify financial or resource variances and provide explanations
- Experience creating reports and dashboards using tools such as Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint, or PM tools (e.g., Planisware)
- Strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate with PMs, vendors, HR, and stakeholders
- No Project Financial Management Experience
- No Resource Management Experience
- Weak Excel / Data Analysis Skills
- No SAP or ERP Reporting Experience
- No PMO / Project Coordination Background
- Pure IT Project Manager without PMO financial or resource management experience
Job Responsibilities
Personnel Management
- Coordinate with Project Managers related to staffing, onboarding, staffing costs, etc.
- Monitor and analyze employee utilization, workload allocation, and job estimates.
- Assist in resource planning and forecasting based on project timelines and requirements.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure compliance with staffing policies and procedures.
- Support employee development and training initiatives related to resource management.
- Track and analyze project budgets, expenditures, and forecasts.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide regular reports.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies in resource allocation.
- Assist in financial planning and budgeting processes related to resource allocation.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
- Evaluate vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
- Coordinate procurement processes and negotiate contracts.
- Identify potential vendors and assess their capabilities and suitability for projects.
- Develop and maintain resource management reports and dashboards.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to resource utilization and efficiency.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as needed for senior management.
- Continuously review and improve resource management processes and procedures.
- Implement best practices for resource allocation and optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- BA/BS in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in resource management, preferably in a project-based environment.
- Strong analytical skills in Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint, or other data analysis tools.
- Experience with financial analysis and budget management.
- Experience with vendor management practices and procurement processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Coordinate with Project Managers related to staffing, onboarding, staffing costs, etc.
- Track and analyze project budgets, expenditures, and forecasts.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
- Evaluate vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
- Develop and maintain resource management reports and dashboards.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis