ERP Regional Program Manager - SAP S4 HANA

Assa Abloy Group; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions is seeking an ERP regional program manager based in Plano, Texas. This role will oversee the roll-out of SAP ERP solutions across the Americas, lead a virtual team, and interact with local stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in SAP ERP project management and a relevant degree. The position allows for remote work with some international travel.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive teams

Qualifications

• 10 years+ relevant experience in SAP ERP project/program management roles.
• Experienced in multiple SAP ERP Rollout projects preferably SAP S/4.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a constrained timeline.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the roll-out of the SAP ERP solution in the Americas.
• Manage a virtual team of Country leads and local BA leads.
• Oversee program regional budget and risk management.

Skills

SAP ERP project/program management

Communication skills in English

Virtual collaboration methods

Structured and process-oriented

Flexibility with change

Education

Bachelor / Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

In ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, we reimagine how people move through their world, whether that world is a cruise ship, student accommodation, hotel, construction site, power plant, or senior care facility. Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design has led to new security solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for end-users. We offer seamless solutions for a safer world.

Today we are present in more than 36 countries with more than 20 different Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. In ERP transformation program called project ONE these ERP systems will now be replaced by global cloud-based solution to support developing and expanding our business. ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is rolling out SAP S/4 HANA across the Division which will enable and support its business expansion strategy in line with the new operating business model. This is done in all geographies and business areas which belong to the ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions legal structure.

Primary Job Purpose

The ERP regional program manager has responsibility for the roll-out of the SAP ERP solution and the new processes to all countries in the relevant region. The project operates in three regions – Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Key Position Accountabilities

• Regional extension of the core PMO team based in the regional time zone(s) – Americas (US/Dallas)
• Main local responsible for the roll-outs in the regions – not a roll-out country-specific role
• Identify/drive/oversee the roll-out activities for actual countries throughout the roll-out project time cycle – from Analysis to Support according to the roll-out framework
• Manages a virtual team of Country leads, change network roles, and local BA leads
• Interaction with local stakeholders to capture and understand requirements and approve the solutions being created
• Support/manages the Country leads in their effort coordinating data migration, local interface build, UAT, training, cut-over/go-live, and hypercare
• Working together with SI partner (timeline, milestones…) – global and regional SI teams
• Oversee program regional budget and the risk management process throughout the project.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• 10 years+ of relevant experience in SAP ERP project/program management roles
• Experienced in a broad range of functional and technical SAP ERP aspects – processes, architecture, development, etc.
• Experienced in multiple SAP ERP Rollout projects preferably SAP S/4
• Experienced in working in a decentralized organization using virtual collaboration methods
• Strong communication skills in English, self-driven, motivated, leads and supports a team environment. For the APAC area, Chinese language skills are necessary.
• Structured and process-oriented with experience in successfully identifying best-practice and driving change to ways of working
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly; demonstrate flexibility when presented with change.
• Lead and support a team environment.
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities in a constrained timeline
• Bachelor / Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent discipline is required

Desirable:

• Project management Accreditation

Work Environment Factors

• Office-based in the relevant city/Remote with occasional International travel.
• Health and Safety accountability statements.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s essential to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.