SAP Project Manager - Sales & Distribution (Contract-to-Hire)

Macmillan; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the publishing industry is seeking an SAP Project Manager to lead complex SAP S/4HANA implementation projects. This role requires strong expertise in SAP methodologies and project management, focusing on Sales Order Management, Pricing, and Customer Invoicing. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams and ensure the delivery of significant business value through effective project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years managing complex IT projects, especially SAP S/4HANA.
• Expert-level proficiency in Jira and Atlassian tools.
• PMP or relevant project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple SAP S/4HANA implementation projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage project budgets and track expenses.
• Ensure alignment of SAP solutions with business processes.

Skills

Project Management

SAP S/4HANA

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk Management

Budget Management

Atlassian Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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Macmillan Publishers is seeking a highly skilled and motivated SAP S/4HANA Implementation Project Manager as a member of the Project Management Office (PMO). The SAP S/4HANA Implementation Project Manager will lead and drive multiple complex SAP S/4HANA implementation projects with a specific focus on Sales Order Management, Pricing, and Customer Invoicing business processes. This pivotal role requires a seasoned project management professional with deep expertise in SAP methodologies, a strong command of Atlassian tools (especially Jira), and exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and reporting capabilities. You will be a member of the Project Management Office team and will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of our SAP S/4HANA initiatives, enabling significant business value and transformation within our sales and order management functions.

We are seeking a candidate for a 6-month contract position with a strong likelihood of transitioning to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership and Execution: Lead the full lifecycle of multiple SAP S/4HANA implementation projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Team Management: Build, lead, and motivate cross-functional project teams, including internal resources, external consultants, and business stakeholders. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Project Planning and Strategy: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies, with a strong emphasis on Sales and Distribution (SD) processes.
• SAP SD Expertise: Manage project activities related to SAP S/4HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, including:
• Sales Order Management: Order creation, processing, and fulfillment.
• Pricing: Configuration and management of pricing conditions, discounts, and rebates.
• Customer Invoice: Billing processes, invoice generation, and delivery.
• Delivery Processing: Outbound delivery, shipping, and transportation.
• Sales Reporting and Analytics.
• Business Process Alignment: Work closely with business stakeholders in sales, order management, and finance to ensure the SAP S/4HANA solution aligns with and optimizes key business processes.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, particularly those related to sales order processing, pricing, and invoicing. Develop and implement effective contingency plans.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets effectively, ensuring projects are delivered within financial targets. Track expenses and report on budget variances.
• Atlassian Expertise (Jira Focus): Leverage Jira and other Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence) to effectively plan, track, and manage project tasks, dependencies, and progress. Configure and optimize Jira workflows and dashboards to provide clear visibility into project status, including specific tracking of SD-related activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including sales management, customer service, and finance. Effectively manage expectations, address concerns, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communication and Reporting: Establish and maintain clear and consistent communication channels with all stakeholders. Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and issues. Tailor communication to different audiences, with specific attention to communicating changes and impacts to sales and order management teams.
• SAP Methodology Expertise: Apply a strong understanding of SAP implementation methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate) and best practices to ensure successful project delivery.
• Change Management: Support change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of the new SAP S/4HANA system by end-users, with a focus on training and supporting sales and order management personnel.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of project deliverables and adherence to relevant standards and processes, including testing of sales order flows, pricing configurations, and invoicing processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the project management framework and contribute to the development of best practices, especially in the context of SAP SD implementations.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management). PMP or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, with a focus on sales order management, pricing, and customer invoicing processes.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex IT implementation projects, with a significant focus on SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multiple SAP S/4HANA implementation projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA functionalities and implementation methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally, estimated at 20% - 30% of the time.
• Expert-level proficiency in Jira and the Atlassian suite (Confluence, etc.), including workflow configuration, dashboard creation, and reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior sales leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external consultants.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Publishing is a plus.
• Familiarity with other SAP modules and technologies.
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager or other SAP project management tools.
• SAP SD certification is a plus.
  
  

This role will have an hourly rate of $60-$65/hour and will be onboarded/paid through Noor.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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