Senior SAP Transformation Project Manager for short term of Contract

Job Title: IT Project Manager III

Location: Remote position. Must be willing to work EST schedule.

Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Schedule: Standard work week, Monday - Friday, 40 hours. OT not anticipated.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project and meeting deadlines of project.

• Develops project Product and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

• Provides guidance to subordinates based on organizational goals and company standards. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization s objectives and schedules effectively and on time.

• Establishes operating standards and procedures that affect subordinate organizational units.

• Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervision or staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.

• Develops and administers budgets, schedules and performance standards. Exerts influence in the development of project objectives and deliverables.

• Frequent contacts with equivalent level managers and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, or contractual clarifications.

• Assesses and utilizes best fit project management process to meet program and project objectives.

• Project communication planning and execution – setting appropriate expectations, communicating status with all stakeholder groups, escalating issues and concerns when warranted.

• Working with the sponsor to ensure the planned business value is progressing according to plan

• Coordination, aligned with Global Sourcing partner, of vendor management (RFI, RFP, SOW, etc.)

• Change management addressed in organization, technology, architecture, and business readiness

• Coordination of quality outcomes through test planning and execution

• Execution of project plan deliverables, including operational readiness with the appropriate project team members

• Issue facilitation, communication, and resolution

Experience/Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or associate’s degree (minimum) plus equivalent 5+ years of project management experience

• Advanced Computer Skills

Required Skills:

• Hands on experience managing application enhancements

• Working knowledge of handling backlog

• Adaptable with critical thinking skills to manage the risk appropriately for the proper recommendation to decision making

• Hands on experience in ERP and manufacturing technologies (i.e. SAP S4HANA, Camstar, etc.) and cloud implementations

• Able to explain technical concepts in a non-technical language

• Communication/ collaboration skills

• Written, Verbal, and Training skills

• Facilitation skills across program and project teams

• Financial acumen

• Project / Program Management processes

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to Learn quickly and transfer knowledge to others

• Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP Certified (Resume must include certification number & active dates)

• Agile/Scrum Certified (ex. Scrum Master)

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of SDLC as a quality framework for project management

• ITIL and/or ISO understanding

• Negotiation skills and experience

• Contract management experience for project delivery

• Prior experience in a similar or equivalent position