IBP DP Project Manager

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global's client seeks a Project Manager to drive a SAP IBP DP implementation with IBM as the primary partner. The role focuses on coordinating a multi-month IT project, ensuring alignment between demand planning needs and technical execution, and guiding cross-functional teams through to deployment.

The candidate brings 7–10 years of project leadership in SAP IBP DP and end-to-end IT implementation experience, with strong stakeholder management and change management skills to support

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of project lead/management experience in SAP IBP DP (Demand Planning).
• Proven track record leading end-to-end IT implementations with SC/DP focus.
• Bridge business requirements to IT/development teams; handle data integration and APIs.
• Experience with private equity-backed environments and lean teams.
• Strong communication and change management for user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT implementations of SAP IBP DP projects.
• Coordinate with IBM as the primary implementation partner; manage scope, timeline, and budgets.
• Translate demand planning needs into technical specs for developers.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive user adoption.

Skills

SAP IBP DP

Demand Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data & API Integration

Tools

APIs

System Configurations

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global's client is looking for a Project Manager to help with a SAP IBP DP implementation. There is an SI partner - IBM, so IBM will be doing 90% of the work, configuration etc but this person will be handling the implementation.

• Project kickoff is officially targeted for November.
• The initial contract duration is slated for a six to seven-month engagement.
• There is a "50/50" chance of contract extension beyond the initial seven months depending on future projects and a recent company acquisition.

Skills and Requirements

• 7-10 years of Project Lead/Management experience in SAP IBP DP (Demand planning) (in the last 5 years)-Domain Expertise – Strong background in Supply Chain/Demand Planning processes (forecasting, S&OP, inventory optimization) with hands-on experience implementing SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning). DP (Demand Planning) - NEED one project with this.
• Project Management – Proven track record leading end-to-end IT implementations (7-10 years), managing scope, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders using Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Technical & Functional Bridge – Ability to translate business requirements (from Demand Planning/Supply Chain teams) into technical specs for IT/development teams; comfortable with data integration, APIs, and system configurations.
• Stakeholder Management – Experience working with senior business leaders (VP Supply Chain, Demand Planners) and IT teams simultaneously; strong communication and change management skills for user adoption.
• PE Portfolio Experience – Familiarity working in a private equity-backed environment — comfortable with lean teams, rapid timelines, value-creation initiatives, and reporting to PE stakeholders/portfolio operations groups; experience integrating systems post-acquisition or standardizing processes across portfolio companies is a plus.

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