Remote SAP PM & Agile Lead for OTC Projects

Eliassen Group; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Scrum Master / Project Manager to support SAP BAU initiatives with a focus on OTC enhancements. The role will manage end-to-end delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models, including planning, backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and budget tracking.

The successful candidate will have SAP project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of IT experience with significant technology project management.
• Prior SAP project management experience with understanding of SAP technology, integrations, and related requirements.
• Experience supporting security, compliance, and identity/access management projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with Jira or similar Agile lifecycle tools preferred.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, or related certifications preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow or SPM preferred.
• Competent understanding of Waterfall values, processes, and governance.
• Competent understanding of Agile values, ceremonies, and delivery practices.
• Ability to manage complex projects with integration points and cross-functional dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SAP OTC, RTR, PTP, and PTD teams to define and manage backlog, priorities, dependencies, timelines, and delivery plans.
• Establish and manage project plans across schedule, cost, scope, quality, risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Coordinate activities across matrixed teams using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches as appropriate.
• Identify dependencies across workstreams, determine critical path, and communicate key tasks and milestones.
• Identify variances to plan and develop mitigation or corrective action plans with project team members.
• Monitor deliverables against approved scope, schedule, and budget, and escalate concerns with impact statements and options.
• Identify, document, communicate, and manage risks throughout the lifecycle, securing stakeholder alignment on responses.
• Engage stakeholders at the appropriate level and cadence to enable timely decisions and issue resolution.
• Tailor communications to audience needs and synthesize information into concise, actionable updates.
• Maintain accurate artifacts including status reports, RAID logs, schedules, forecasts, decision logs, change requests, and communication plans.
• Record and monitor actuals and forecasts against budget, escalating budget risks and financial impacts as needed.
• Recommend process adjustments when appropriate and gain consensus from stakeholders.
• Leverage best practices, technical knowledge, and organizational awareness to mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
• Mentor others on project management methods, practices, and tools, and seek opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget tracking

Risk management

Communication

Facilitation

Mentoring

Jira

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Clarity

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a Scrum Master / Project Manager to support SAP BAU initiatives with a focus on OTC enhancements. The role will manage end-to-end delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models, including planning, backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and budget tracking.

The successful candidate will have SAP project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.