Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Scope of Work for Senior Project Manager – SAP Experience
Senior Project Manager with experience in managing multiple digital technology projects concurrently and SAP implementation. Experience must include working with complex projects that used a combination of a waterfall based and agile project approach. Experience in Click-up is advantage.
The scope is defined below as:
 
The Project Manager’s responsibilities will include the following:

• This senior role is responsible for leading the delivery of Global SAP digital solutions (through all project phases).
• The project manager will support the Business Lead in Project Rally.
• The Project Manager will report into the GDT Programme Management Office. The Solution must be delivered on time, within budget and meet the desired requirements, business objectives, scope validation and quality requirements. The Project Manager will work closely with the appointed Service Integrator (Implementation Partner) and other project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

• At least 15 years + of global multi-national SAP project management and implementation experience required using the ASAP and Activate combined with agile methodologies
• SAP Certification and implementation experience in at least 3 different SAP technologies or modules
• Five full life-cycle SAP projects completed as functional consultant.
• Ten full-lifecycle Projects (budget in excess of R150M) as Project Manager of which at least 50% must be global multi-national greenfields implementations.
• Excellent functional integration knowledge
• Confident in the use of SAP Solution Manage
• Project Management certification - preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience – must
• Experience in combination of a waterfall based and agile project approach.
• Experience in Click-up is advantage

• Responsible for Solution Delivery
• Provide Business Leads with SME guidance as far as project implementation-lifecycle and -requirements are concerned.
• Ensure GDT PMO requirements are met.
• Participate in RFP and Contracting activities and manage Service Integrator accordingly.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks as they pertain to the project.
• Develop, manage and track detailed project plan ensuring alignment to and integration with the overall project plan and lifecycle
• Manage project stakeholders, communication, change management and escalations.
• Manage resource requirements (business and Solution Integrator).
• Responsible for Team performance and delivery.
• Conduct project meetings and “status calls”, contribute to site Steercom and Project Steercom reports.
• Manage Risks, Actions, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions and Dependencies.
• Optimally utilise prescribed project management methodology and tools.
• Facilitate sign-off for phase, gate and project completion deliverables.
• Manage Service Introduction

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Tenacious, driven, energetic and a high degree of professional integrity.
• Experienced leader and collaborator in a team-oriented environment.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal with changing priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other functions.
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
• Proficient at conducting research into project-related issues and products – strong analytics skills.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to organize, delegate and utilize resources to accomplish objectives
• Ability to manage relationships with all project stakeholders
• Ability to work in a diverse multi-national environment with high EQ
• Ability to build trust relationships with key senior stakeholders
• Ability to use experience to guide the organisation through change

POSITION INFO:
Scope of Work for Senior Project Manager – SAP Experience
Senior Project Manager with experience in managing multiple digital technology projects concurrently and SAP implementation. Experience must include working with complex projects that used a combination of a waterfall based and agile project approach. Experience in Click-up is advantage.
The scope is defined below as:

The Project Manager’s responsibilities will include the following:

• This senior role is responsible for leading the delivery of Global SAP digital solutions (through all project phases).
• The project manager will support the Business Lead in Project Rally.
• The Project Manager will report into the GDT Programme Management Office. The Solution must be delivered on time, within budget and meet the desired requirements, business objectives, scope validation and quality requirements. The Project Manager will work closely with the appointed Service Integrator (Implementation Partner) and other project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

• At least 15 years + of global multi-national SAP project management and implementation experience required using the ASAP and Activate combined with agile methodologies
• SAP Certification and implementation experience in at least 3 different SAP technologies or modules
• Five full life-cycle SAP projects completed as functional consultant.
• Ten full-lifecycle Projects (budget in excess of R150M) as Project Manager of which at least 50% must be global multi-national greenfields implementations.
• Excellent functional integration knowledge
• Confident in the use of SAP Solution Manage
• Project Management certification - preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience – must
• Experience in combination of a waterfall based and agile project approach.
• Experience in Click-up is advantage

• Responsible for Solution Delivery
• Provide Business Leads with SME guidance as far as project implementation-lifecycle and -requirements are concerned.
• Ensure GDT PMO requirements are met.
• Participate in RFP and Contracting activities and manage Service Integrator accordingly.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks as they pertain to the project.
• Develop, manage and track detailed project plan ensuring alignment to and integration with the overall project plan and lifecycle
• Manage project stakeholders, communication, change management and escalations.
• Manage resource requirements (business and Solution Integrator).
• Responsible for Team performance and delivery.
• Conduct project meetings and “status calls”, contribute to site Steercom and Project Steercom reports.
• Manage Risks, Actions, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions and Dependencies.
• Optimally utilise prescribed project management methodology and tools.
• Facilitate sign-off for phase, gate and project completion deliverables.
• Manage Service Introduction

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Tenacious, driven, energetic and a high degree of professional integrity.
• Experienced leader and collaborator in a team-oriented environment.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal with changing priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other functions.
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
• Proficient at conducting research into project-related issues and products – strong analytics skills.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to organize, delegate and utilize resources to accomplish objectives
• Ability to manage relationships with all project stakeholders
• Ability to work in a diverse multi-national environment with high EQ
• Ability to build trust relationships with key senior stakeholders
• Ability to use experience to guide the organisation through change

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