SAP Project Manager, CFPMO

MassMutual; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead transformative financial initiatives. This role involves overseeing the transition to a modern financial system, requiring strong project management skills and expertise in SAP. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project success while driving continuous improvement across corporate functions. Join a company that values ethical practices and offers a vibrant, inclusive culture where your contributions will make a significant impact on the organization and its customers.

Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Access to Learning Content

Diverse Business Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience leading SAP projects, especially S4/HANA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sponsors to compile project artifacts.
• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

SAP

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

SAP Project Manager

Corporate Function Program Management Office

Full-Time

Springfield, MA or Boston, MA or NY, NY

The Opportunity

The Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced SAP project manager to support the stand-up of the new organization. In this role, you will report directly to the FAST Program Manager, Financial Accounting Systems Transformation (FAST) program, and be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of projects while using the definedproject management (PM) processes and standards. The CFPMO PM process is designed to support the CFPMO’s mission to increase the value impact of change efforts across MassMutual’s corporate functions.

The FAST Program is on a multi-year plan to replace our existing SAP R3 platform with the SAP S/4HANA platform that will provide a modern event based financial system solution for Corporate Finance, enabling a more streamlined financial reporting process that leverages enhanced reporting and data analytics functionality.

As a FAST Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and close. Project managers will partner and support project sponsors, program managers and portfolio leads in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity.

The Team

The CFPMO oversees the execution of initiatives across Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, Investment Management, Law, and HR & Employee Experience, as well as defines and owns project management standards across the company. The team is focused on driving and aligning critical programs and projects across our Corporate Functions, creating more visibility into this work, while enabling better prioritization, collaboration, and execution.

The Impact:

As the SAP Project Manager, you will:

• Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding
• Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution
• Determine project scope and manage scope execution across multiple large projects or medium to large programs where scope is subject to change, contains high complexity and high degree of risk, large number of resources, and complex organizational change issues that support complex enterprise or strategic corporate goals
• Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process
• Develop high-level milestones during Discovery and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning
• Works with a high degree of autonomy to apply industry leading project and program management knowledge to refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment
• Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity
• Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility
• Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation
• Work with workstream team members to support testing, training, and system adoption activities.
• Support other activities as part of SAP implementations.

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience and expertise
• 5+ years of project management experience
• 3+ years of experience in SAP or finance projects

The Ideal Qualifications

• 7+ years of projectmanagement experience, 3+ within a PMO
• 3 years of experience leading projectswith SAP, S4/ HANA
• Experience in ERP implementations, SAP support, or finance transformation projects.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and data reconciliation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)certification or equivalent
• Agile/Waterfall project managementexperience
• Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software including but not limited to MS Project,Smartsheet, and Jira

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the CFPMO
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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Salary Range:

$102,500.00-$134,500.00

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

Why Join Us.

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.