SAP Project Manager
Location: Manhattan, NYPosted On: 05/09/2022
Requirement Code: 58091
Requirement Detail
Required :
End-to-End Project Management for Finance Transformation initiatives.
Engaging with Finance Leadership in a multi-national environment to gain stakeholder alignment and present Project Status, Findings, and Results.
Role includes Chartering, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Sponsor and Executive Committee Review, Planning, Execution, Stakeholder engagement, and Project Closure.
Diverse array of projects from tactical to strategic including: o Finance Transformations: SAP S/4 HANA Deployments, SAP Central Finance, Blackline, Khalix, Tax Engines, Power BI Analytics, Robotics, new functional process and technology introductions o Finance Optimizations: Process improvements, PeopleSoft/SAP deployments, Shared Service integration's, ERP upgrades, Cost reductions, business process design and new functional process/technology introductions o HTR space: Kronos, AD
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Engage with Finance Stakeholders at all levels of the organization to seek inputs on requirements and to socialize status/influence results throughout Project Lifecycle
Run effective and efficient project management processes to drive work prioritization and resource allocation decisions
Create project charters, project plans, resource plans, cost estimates
Manage project resources to achieve project deliverables
Manage project spend budget and forecast variances to identify areas for action.
Provide regular project updates to Sponsor, Steerage, and PMO's
Document and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle
Escalate issues as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution
Document and track activities, scope changes and lessons learned
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and deliverables are met.
May be asked to lead multi-million-dollar projects or multiple smaller scope projects depending on project portfolio and business needs
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. MBA or equivalent preferred with Finance concentration
Previous experience in Finance Operations and/or Finance Transformation work including work in Shared Services Centers.
Staffed and responsible for a work stream of tasks/deliverables on Finance-systems implementation Ataway Restricted
Project Management work experiences (PMBOK, SDLC, Waterfall, Agile)
Required Skills:
Leadership skills to interface at all levels of the organization and install confidence and trust
Finance functional experience
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Projects.
Problem Solving, Analytical skills, Exceptional Follow Through
Pro-active and effectively manages self and team through a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates Project Management skills and experiences
Process Improvement Experience
Ability to prioritize work to meet deliverables / timelines in an effective manner