Project Manager - SAP Implementation
Job description:
1. Responsible for tracking key project activities at a detailed level including administrative items associated with a complex technical SAP Deployment/Implementation projects.
2. Monitors plan and highlights anticipated issues or slippage.
3. Formulates recovery plans or assessing impact if not recoverable and escalates as appropriate.
4. Records and monitors project actual costs vs. project budget.
5. Responsible for proactively identifying variances to Plan and Developing appropriate mitigation plans.
6. Formulates corrective actions when project deliverables deviate from the work plan with the assistance of team members.
7. Understands how Project decisions impact key business metrics and the Enterprise Strategy.
8. Builds consensus among teams relative to project scope, task execution, staffing, and issue resolution.
9. Provides clear and reliable communications to internal teams, project stakeholders, external vendors, and customers.
10. Uses multiple media formats.
11. Effectively conveys information and ideas.
12. Provides input to decisions through effective communication methods.
13. Holds self-accountable for meeting the expectations and requirements of customers.
14. Shows ability to learn new tools and processes.
15. Evaluates new or changed tools and processes to fit within the projects managed.
16. Shows flexibility in changing approaches when needed.
17. Creates integrated project plans associated with deploying new SAP systems.
18. Reviews project proposals.
19. Integrates timeframes and processes for completing the project.
20. Escalates when appropriate.
21. Ensures the quality and integrity of project work products.
22. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
23. Leads change management.
24. Motivates team by explaining priorities and objectives.
25. Engages in effective brainstorming and brings creative ideas to the workplace.
26. Has good judgment regarding which creative ideas and suggestions can improve our business and implements identified solutions.
27. Adheres to and analyzes project/program policies processes, standards, governance, and metrics.
28. Determines the best approach for the projects being managed.
29. Makes recommendations for improving efficiency, product delivery, and expense reduction in projects.
30. Defines and understands the objectives and the scope of the project.
Job Specific Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong problem resolution skills - proven ability to engage and interact with internal teams to resolve client issues
- Proven negotiation and presentation skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand technical concepts quickly
- Finance/Accounting experience
- Implementation methodology experience
- Ability to persuade and influence
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Ability to address and manage through ambiguous situations - assess situations, problem solve and make decisions
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines