Senior Program Manager – SAP ERP Transformation

Mindlance; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive a cross-functional SAP ERP modernization initiative in a major banking program. You will lead schedule, risk, budget, governance, and readiness activities, coordinating business, operations, and technology teams.

Preferred candidates have SAP ERP project experience, strong stakeholder relationships, and a PM mindset capable of handling large data sets and vendor resources across multiple workstreams.

Qualifications

• Major financial institution transformative program and/or project management experience.
• Prior SAP ERP project experience (preferably S/4HANA related to BDC, Group Reporting or Project Systems).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple partners and large data sets.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills for cross-team collaboration and leadership level communication.
• Experience driving large scale tech-focused programs with internal and vendor resources.
• Ability to create and drive parallel project/workstream schedules.
• Proactive, driven PM mindset; ability to navigate problems with limited context.
• Translate process owner conversations into strategic project plans and schedules.
• Knowledge of risk management routines and governance activities.
• Experience with Rally and GAAP/regulatory considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate with managers and SMEs to drive project activities and issue resolution.
• Lead business, operations, and technology leads to support program needs.
• Ensure activities align to benefits realization and business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project risk management plans and adherence to requirements.
• Follow PMLC, governance, and risk routines throughout the project life cycle.
• Engage stakeholders to identify dependencies and mitigate cross-team concerns.
• Lead discussions to resolve issues and keep schedule with risk mitigation.
• Manage multiple internal and external teams on a project basis.
• Forecast and track budgets; report variances per finance processes.
• Prepare dashboards, status reports, and governance materials for leadership.

Skills

Banking experience

SAP ERP project mgmt

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

PMLC knowledge

Schedule management

Budget forecasting

Vendor coordination

Large data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Rally

Job description

Mindlance is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive a cross-functional SAP ERP modernization initiative in a major banking program. You will lead schedule, risk, budget, governance, and readiness activities, coordinating business, operations, and technology teams.

Preferred candidates have SAP ERP project experience, strong stakeholder relationships, and a PM mindset capable of handling large data sets and vendor resources across multiple workstreams.