SAP Project Manager, CFPMO

SAP Project Manager

Corporate Function Program Management Office

Full-Time

Boston, MA or Springfield, MA or NY, NY

The Opportunity

The Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced SAP project manager to support the stand-up of the new organization. In this role, you will report directly to the FAST Program Manager, Financial Accounting Systems Transformation (FAST) program, and be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of projects while using the defined project management (PM) processes and standards. The CFPMO PM process is designed to support the CFPMO’s mission to increase the value impact of change efforts across MassMutual’s corporate functions.

The FAST Program is on a multi-year plan to replace our existing SAP R3 platform with the SAP S/4HANA platform that will provide a modern event based financial system solution for Corporate Finance, enabling a more streamlined financial reporting process that leverages enhanced reporting and data analytics functionality.

As a FAST Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and close. Project managers will partner and support project sponsors, program managers and portfolio leads in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity.

The Team

The CFPMO oversees the execution of initiatives across Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, Investment Management, Law, and HR & Employee Experience, as well as defines and owns project management standards across the company. The team is focused on driving and aligning critical programs and projects across our Corporate Functions, creating more visibility into this work, while enabling better prioritization, collaboration, and execution.

The Impact:

As the SAP Project Manager, you will:

Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding

Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution

Determine project scope and manage scope execution across multiple large projects or medium to large programs where scope is subject to change, contains high complexity and high degree of risk, large number of resources, and complex organizational change issues that support complex enterprise or strategic corporate goals

Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process

Develop high-level milestones during Discovery and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning

Works with a high degree of autonomy to apply industry leading project and program management knowledge to refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment

Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity

Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility

Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation

Work with workstream team members to support testing, training, and system adoption activities.

Support other activities as part of SAP implementations.

The Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience and expertise

5+ years of project management experience

3+ years of experience in SAP or finance projects

The Ideal Qualifications

7+ years of project management experience, 3+ within a PMO

3 years of experience leading projects with SAP, S4/ HANA

Experience with the following modules high desired

FICO

FPSL

SAC

Experience in ERP implementations, SAP support, or finance transformation projects.

Familiarity with financial reporting and data reconciliation.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

Agile/Waterfall project management experience

Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the CFPMO

Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

Access to mentorship opportunities

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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#CFPMOMassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

Full Time