SAP Project Manager (US Citizen or Permanent Resident required)

SAP Project Manager (US Citizen or Permanent Resident required)

• Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing of a software implementation project;
• Developing and delivering plans for integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, staff management, communications management, risk management, procurement management, issue management, and stakeholder management.

• Lead or oversee all facets of the project;
• Develop and maintain and loaded and leveled work plan to deliver all contractual deliverables and work products within the contracted start and end dates;
• Develop and maintain an accurate project budget for actual and forecasted hours;
• Maintain or improve the contracted margin;
• Track and deliver all contracted deliverables on schedule;
• Track and deliver all contracted work products;
• Track and deliver all methodology required work products;
• Maintain deliverable and work product quality;
• Track and meet contracted and work plan milestones;
• Maintain the project contract and execute change orders as needed to make sure the contract matches the project that is being delivered;
• Lead and manage the project team members (including employees and contractors);
• Proactively seek feedback and guidance from leadership;
• Track and effectively communicate the project status both up and down the communication chain;
• Execute effective overall project communications;
• Participate in pre-sales activities or additional internal tasks as required;
• Deliver assigned projects following established PMO standards/guidelines, as well as within SAP Methodology standards;
• Establish and maintain an effective Issue and Risk Management plan;
• Serve as the initial escalation point for all project issues, risks, and changes;
• Proactively communicate resource needs and maintain model throughout the project life cycle; 
• Facilitate conflict resolution within the team and escalate when needed;
• Supports the program manager on assigned tasks or manages a group of sub-activities;
• Serve as a subject matter expert in project management.

• Full SAP lifecycle implementation experience;
• 3+ years of industry and project management experience;
• 3+ years experience in either State & Local government, K-12, Utilities, Higher Education, Healthcare, or Defense industries;
• Knowledge of key integration points between core modules or solutions such as FI, CO, MM,
• Ability and desire to work with people as part of a high-performance team;
• Ability to meet client’s needs with a strong commitment to service;
• Ability to manage customer expectations against contractual agreements;
• Understanding of Matrix organizational structures;
• Strong desire to excel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong client presentation experience;
• Solid experience in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project).

• Excellent leadership and communication skills;
• Excellent customer service focus and attitude;
• Excellent influencing and communication skills;
• Strong ability to listen, respond and build trust;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;
• Strong ability to manage detailed tasks to completion;
• A Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree or equivalent;
• Public Sector Experience highly desirable;
• CAPM, PMP, and/or Activate certification preferred.