Manager, Enterprise Applications Project Management (28540)

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Manager, Enterprise Applications Project Management to lead SAP programs from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate will manage upgrades, migrations, and deployments, coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and drive best practices in SAP implementation.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and a track record of delivering complex SAP programs on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 8 years of SAP engagement and project management experience with large SAP programs.
• Experience leading S/4 Upgrade & Migration engagements.
• Professional certification such as PMP is desirable.
• Strong English verbal and written skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP project management from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Manage risks and issues with corrective actions.
• Facilitate status meetings and report to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and standards.
• Guide technical teams through configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor junior project managers and ensure proper documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes.
• Manage engagement budgets and contracts including change management.

Skills

SAP Project Management

Program Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Schedule & Budgeting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

S/4HANA

Agile/DevOps

PMO Tools

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Enterprise Applications Project Management

About Supermicro

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Enterprise Applications Project Management to lead and manage critical SAP projects from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring that company objectives are met within budget and on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules; track progress against goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure collaboration among stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and provide project updates to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, methodologies, and standards.
• Work closely with technical teams for system configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project managers and team members.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained according to standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• At least 8 years of SAP engagement and project management experience working with large SAP programs
• Must have executed at least 2 end to end large SAP programs in Program manager roles with hands on experience of end to end Brownfield or Greenfield SAP S/4 HANA programs
• The candidate is expected to play the role of Program Manager for S/4 Upgrade & Migration engagements
• Should have led engagement planning and budgeting, manage engagement teams, define deliverable structure and content, facilitate buyin of proposed solutions from top management levels at the client, direct on-time, and quality delivery of work products, manage engagement economics and manage engagement risk.
• Should have led business development and proposal response activities as anchor and with sales and value design teams for downstream revenue and new account generation.
• Designed and managed complex SoWs and contracts including change management
• Experience managing programs with combined SAP and non-SAP teams a big plus
• Experience with Agile/Devops and knowledge of Hi-Tech industry is a big plus
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Professional certification e.g. PMP and post-graduate degree are desired
• Understanding of SAP implementation methodologies
• Strong English verbal and written skills
• Strong interpersonal & client management skills

Salary Range

$170,000 - $190,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.