SAP Project Manager

Top Consulting is looking to add an IT Project Manager that will provide direction and guidance to project teams to ensure alignment with the IT Project Governance Methodology, reporting to the IT Program Manager. The position bridges the gap between business partners and technology solution providers for specific projects. The IT Project Manager must be proficient in managing technology projects for applications, integration and infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for partnering with line of business leaders and key stakeholders to align technology projects to optimize the value IT delivers and to accomplish the business strategy. Preferred experience with SAP Financials, HR, & Supply Chain.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Initiation, Planning, Build/Configuration/Validation, Execution and Closure of multiple complex IT projects
• Utilize scheduling resources and time management
• Coordinate work teams consisting of team members and vendors
• Incorporate risk mitigation strategy and contingency plan
• Perform analysis that reflects actual vs. planned variances
• Responsible for overseeing the execution of IT projects/programs by ensuring the quality, completeness, tracking and reporting of work items as they flow between participants in key business process
• Accountable for project charter, documentation of requirements and testing strategy linked back to the requirements in the scope of the project deliverables.
• Project schedule development, status reporting, communications planning and management using the corporate standard processes and tools
• Managing project financials, including budget, forecast, and actuals tracking
• Overseeing Organizational Change Management strategy, communication plans, end user training
• Perform project closing activities including operational transition planning and execution
• Proven leader and trusted advisor championing project needs to deliver predictable and repeatable project results
• Track and prepare monthly metrics using Planisware, Excel, PowerPoint or other tools. Prepare forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, and schedule compliance. Issue reports to senior leaders on the status of the project

Qualification Requirements:

• 5 years of IT project management experience with projects of increasing complexity of size and scope, and a proven track record of handling multiple projects concurrently with successful project delivery results
• Proficient in Waterfall, Iterative, and blended project methodologies
• SAP experience preferred in financials, HR, and Supply Chain
• Preferred experience in manufacturing or retail industries
• Experienced in managing large application delivery and integration projects including negotiating with software, hardware and infrastructure providers, working with matrixed teams, green field builds, migrations, and decommissioning legacy applications
• Experienced in managing multiple projects or competing priorities simultaneously
• Experienced with Organizational Change Management strategy and execution
• Proficient in Budget / Financial Management including Business Case completion
• Demonstrate problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills to effectively manage project stakeholders internal and external
• Experienced in facilitating project meetings and standups
• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field is preferred; or equivalent work experience