SAP contract Program Manager Finance, Procurement, SD, OTC, Warehouse

SherlockTalent; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic SAP Program Manager to lead a significant integration project following a corporate acquisition. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage multiple SAP modules, including Finance and Procurement, while collaborating closely with senior management and stakeholders. The position combines onsite and partial remote work, allowing for flexibility in a fast-paced environment. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for driving transformational initiatives and possess strong leadership skills, this could be the perfect role for you to make a substantial impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP implementations and transformational initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with C-Level executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Management of SAP integration and implementation.
• Ensure successful delivery of project phases, releases, and components.

Skills

SAP Implementations

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Math, or MIS

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Role: Contract SAP Program Manager, Finance, Procurement, OTC, Warehouse

Location: Los Angeles, CA, onsite & partially remote

Compensation: Highly competitive California hourly rate

Job Type: Contract approximately 1 year project

Job#: 7254

Responsibilities: As a result of a large corporate acquisition, your role is to lead the Program Management of a large-scale integration and implementation of multiple SAP modules and technologies, including Finance, Procurement, Order to Cash, Vistex, Hybris, and Warehouse Management.

The role is physically based in Los Angeles with a combination of onsite work and partial remote work options.

• Reporting to the Director of the PMO, the SAP Program Manager is responsible for the planning, execution and management of complex and large deliverables.
• Accountable for the successful delivery of all project phases, releases, and project components for this transformation effort.
• Responsible for overall quality and adherence to the schedule and budget for the project.
• Coordinate project timeline with her/his teams to ensure checkpoints and goals are met to satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the project managers in the management of overall resource allocation and capacity planning for the projects.
• Manage program level status, metrics, issues and risks and oversee overall completion and sign-off on program deliverables.
• Leverage his/her broad business and technical expertise to address technology architecture, blueprinting, data analysis, business modeling, technical design, application development, integration, and enablement.
• Extensive experience in managing stakeholders at all levels.
• Attending and participating in discussions with Senior management and CxO level people and be able to influence their decision.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of total experience in SAP Implementations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing transformational initiatives.
• At least Five full life cycle SAP implementations as an SAP Project Manager with multi-module implementations (Finance, Production, Purchasing, Warehouse)
• A minimum of 10 years prior SAP consulting or equivalent industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Math, MIS, or equivalent discipline required, Master's Degree desired.
• Manage reporting and resolution of issues, risks, and dependencies, proactively identifying potential planning gaps, implementing mitigations to risks, and driving actions to close issues.
• Provide project leadership to include ability to discuss and champion the business case for change to a business audience, and actively participate and execute high value business solutions. Role includes program planning and deployment, budget management, P&L management, risk management, operations transformation, systems integration, and software development.
• Strong problem solver. Strong communicator. Highly collaborative. Strong C-Level executive presence.
• Must be detail oriented, self-directed and have strong independent problem-solving skills.
• Mentors team members in technology, architecture and delivery of applications.
• Fluent in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Evaluate, plan for, and drive organizational change. Assist in managing the approach, tools and processes that will be used to support business transition events.
• Strong experience in Microsoft office suite of tools, strong experience with MS Project and JIRA (Agile Project Management).
• Leading multiple Scrum teams to successfully complete work through constant and clear communication, strong leadership, and development of relationships amongst team members, client peer group, and all stakeholders.
• PMP and CSM certifications desired.
• Creates a shared sense of direction and community among the teams.
• Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies.
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements.
• Time management skills are a must; as well as the ability to be flexible and creative.