Sr. Manager, Project SAP

Sysmex Corporation; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostic equipment is seeking a Sr. Manager, Project SAP to oversee SAP projects. This role involves implementing innovative solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive SAP experience and strong leadership skills, ensuring projects align with strategic goals.

Benefits

Health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance)

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

401(K) for eligible employees

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional IT/business experience desired.
• 7+ years in delivering SAP projects, S/4 HANA migrations and implementations.
• Excellent collaboration in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of SAP projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Guide implementation of systems standards, policies, and best practices.

Skills

SAP S/4 HANA

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

BA or BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or MIS

Job description

Overview

Find a Better Way...

...to use your skills and experience.

This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the best professionals using state-of-the-art technology, and improve lives with your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams. Find a better way: the Sysmex Way.

...to improve the lives of others.

Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory.

...to build a promising future.

Responsibilities

We currently have a great opportunity available for a Sr. Manager, Project SAP. The Sr. Project Manager, SAP applies IT solutions (SAP HAHA or other) to meet the strategic needs of the corporation. The associate will assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP and non-SAP solutions that align with our organization's strategic goals. This role involves defining enterprise-wide architectures, ensuring seamless integration with other systems, and guiding the delivery of scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions. The Sr. Manager, Project SAP will collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business units to assess requirements, develop roadmaps, and oversee the implementation of best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of SAP projects ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet business requirements.

Lead and coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams, including business users, IT, and external consultants, to ensure effective project execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand requirements and translate them into effective solutions.

Establish and enforce standards, policies, and best practices for implementations and system operations.

Participate in the design of a multi-year roadmap to guide future system upgrades, migrations, and enhancements.

Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for technologies, guiding development teams and resolving complex technical challenges.

Partner with change management teams to ensure smooth transitions for new implementations and upgrades.

As assigned, continuously monitor systems for performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimizations.

Evaluate emerging technologies and solutions, recommending and implementing innovations that add value to the organization.

Collaborate with and other third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery and support of projects and services. Other duties as assigned.

Travel Percentage: 5%

The salary range for this role is $126,000--$198,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package for this position also includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), an annual incentive bonus, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or MIS degree desired. 15 years of professional IT/business experience desired. 7+ years of practical experience in delivering SAP projects. Including, but not limited to, S/4 HANA migrations and implementations.
• SAP S/4 HANA and SAP SuccessFactors
• Highly influential and able to set the direction of the project.
• Depth of IT/business knowledge across the IT/services lifecycle and value chain.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA required
• Ability to apply industry-leading knowledge in creating enterprise architectures and leading the adoption of value-creating solutions.
• Team player with ability to effectively collaborate in a matrix organization.
• Ability to manage assigned engagement portfolio, providing thought leadership in finding the right enterprise architect solutions for customers, and effectively managing customer relationships, risk and quality across the portfolio.

Sysmex is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.