SAP Technical Project Lead {W}
Danbury Mission Technologies
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 5+ years of project management experience, particularly in SAP ERP projects.
- Hands-on SAP configuration experience is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to drive deadlines in dynamic environments with high compliance and quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication; capable of escalating issues when needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead SAP S/4 HANA support activities and enhance system requirements.
- Act as primary liaison with stakeholders and manage vendor accountability.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and adherence to compliance standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify SAP system needs.
- Identify and proactively manage risks; propose escalation when required.
- Ensure timelines, budgets, and scope are tracked end-to-end across projects.
- Develop KPIs and data visualizations to inform decisions.
- Collaborate with IT PMO using standard templates and reporting for visibility.
- Implement document control policies and templates.
- Monitor progress and adjust as needed; monitor expenditures against budget.
- Ensure compliance with policies and standards; prepare reports for management.
- Ensure projects follow PMO best practices; manage other IT projects as required.
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Job description
ARKA Danbury
100 Wooster Heights Road
Danbury, CT 06810, USA
ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.
Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!
As the SAP Technical Project Lead, you will be the primary in-house SAP resource who will lead coordination of our SAP support and enhancements in partnership with business stakeholders and third party vendors. You will develop an understanding of the current SAP landscape and utilize your expertise to identify areas of improvement and champion new processes that increase quality, productivity, and efficiency. You are process oriented and analytical, but comfortable with ambiguity due to the ever-changing environment supporting a growing company.
- Responsible for project managing SAP S/4 HANA system support activities including enhancements related to refining requirements, performing analysis of requirements and determining the best user-friendly solution
- Primary liaison with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements
- Vendor management and ensure accountability of third party SAP vendor
- Lead cross-functional relationships to collaborate on identifying business needs as it relates to SAP system requirements
- Identify and manage risks proactively while acting on potential risks/issues and provide proposals to senior management if escalation is required
- Ensure all projects have a timeline, budget, and scope and are monitored and reported on throughout the lifetime of the project
- Develop visualizations for metrics, key performance indicators, and data solutions to ensure decisions are informed and data driven
- Engage with the IT Project Management Team, utilizing standard processes, templates, and reporting to ensure broad visibility of project status
- Implementing document control policies and documentation templates
- Monitoring project progress and implementing changes where necessary
- Monitoring expenditures in accordance with the budget
- Ensuring compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards
- Compiling project reports and informing management regarding problems
- Ensuring project complies with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other policies
- Project management of other IT related projects as required
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree 5+ years of project management experience; experience managing SAP ERP projects required
- Prior SAP hands-on configuration experience is a plus
- Proven experience in vendor management and accountability
- Self-disciplined with a proven track record of driving project deadlines/milestones within a dynamic environment while maintaining the highest standard of compliance and quality
- Ability to work in a dynamic rapidly changing environment where priorities can shift quickly
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to lead and resolve daily issues
- Ability to speak up as appropriate while identifying and escalating issues as required
- Ability to proactively anticipate business requirements and provide strategic recommendations
- Strong prioritization and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high degree of flexibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication is required
- Aerospace industry experience is a plus
Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award‑winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!
- Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
- 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
- 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
- 13 paid holidays
- Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
- Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
- Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability insurance
- 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203‑797‑5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre‑employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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