SAP Project Management - Senior Manager or a Director

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager in SAP with a strong background in project management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading SAP projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets, and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project objectives, and establish success criteria.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide project team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in SAP project management, integrating new methodologies as appropriate.
  
  

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems, commerce, accounting, computer science, engineering, business, finance and/or other related major
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the SAP domain, including numerous years of hands-on functional experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of SAP project management experience, covering a minimum of 2 full-cycle projects, managing S4 Hana implementations would be ideal.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience in planning, executing, and closing SAP projects.
• Strong understanding of SAP modules and functionalities relevant to the business.
• Familiarity with SAP implementation processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).
• Understanding of data management and integration processes within SAP.
• Financial Services sector experience preferred
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience project managing full-cycle SAP projects
• Strong written and verbal client-facing communication and presentation skills; should be comfortable interacting with clients daily
• The ability to effectively team with diverse skills and backgrounds and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment with strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Experience with (leading) proposal writing and preparing and delivering orals presentations
• Ability to align project goals with organizational objectives and long-term strategy.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and project requirements.
• Meticulous approach to project planning and execution to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Focus on achieving project outcomes and delivering value to the organization.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and improvement in project management practices.
• Understanding of client needs and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• A forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on an adapts quickly to new challenges
• A strong work ethic, an ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence and ease, and a high degree of professionalism to tackle evolving, challenging and diverse client needs
  
  

What We Look For

We are looking for an individual who combines experience leading SAP projects with an aptitude for driving sales pursuits and for helping grow our business. We are looking for someone with strong vision and drive and with a desire to stay on top of trends. We are looking for someone who is passionate about SAP, project management and developing and managing high-performing teams.

What We Offer You

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

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