The Project Manager leads the planning, design, development, and/or support of the implementation of a complete SAP business solution, applying new or advanced technologies. Key project is an upgrade from SAP 4.6 to 6.0 and merging both SAP instances onto one SAP Box smoothly without losing any functionality.
Job Responsibilities:
# Lead multiple small to medium sized projects simultaneously or one large project based on complexity factors such as number of regions, organization, vendors, applications/interfaces involved or project duration.
# Leads project team including technical and non-technical staff in analysis, design, development, testing and implementation efforts for projects to ensure project deliverables meet stated expectations for scope, quality, cost, timing, and business objectives.
# Responsible for project scope definition and sign-off. Participate in decisions that impact or change project scope.
# Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
# Identify and track issues, assess impact, and execute resolution.
# Ensure effective integration management throughout the life cycle of projects.
# Conducts project status sessions with representatives from any or all department involved in the project.
# Accountable for identifying & tracking risks, assessing impact, and executing mitigation plans.
# Prepare periodic reports on project health including project status, risks & mitigation plans, and issues & resolution plans.
# Serves as customer liaison and principle contact for project-related activity.
# Lead resource management process.
# Develop training requirements and plans for project team.
# Provide technical mentoring to associate project managers.
Job Qualifications:
# BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Project Management, Business or related curriculum and 5-8 years of related experience.
# 5+ years of project management experience required.
# PMI certification preferred.
# CPA preferred
# Knowledge of SAP FI/CO, MM, PP, costing, project systems, fixed assets, A/R, A/P, treasury functionality.
# Knowledge of Financial reporting.
# Familiarity with IT solution delivery processes.