Sap Project Manager

Position Summary

Full Job Description

Parker is looking for an ERP Project Manager to manage the deployment of the Parker SAP S/4 business transformation. The ideal candidate should have experience in an SAP deployment setting with extensive project management experience. This individual should be highly motivated with excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills, and should enjoy working in a fast pace, high visibility and impact environment

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

This role is subject to Export Control Restrictions (ITAR) and all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 

Deliver assigned projects following Symphony project management methodology.

Lead, coordinate, and actively participate in critical project phases, including Planning, Requirement, Design, Development, and Deployment.

Track project expenditures and support budget management

Coordinate and schedule the large project meetings, which includes logistic planning and content preparation

Updating and managing project calendar

Updating and managing on boarding of new resources, which includes creating and maintaining onboarding resource checklist and being the point of contact for any questions regarding onboarding

Managing the project status and coordinate the updates to regular project status reports amongst the deployment sites

Management of tracking budgets as it relates to contracts with third parties

Assist with deployment communications

Tracking of deployment risks and issues

Calculation of project metrics such as cost, expected benefits, and estimated time to completion

Support the creation of project presentations that require collaboration between multiple stakeholders

Foster a strong, positive relationship with key project stakeholders

Track the completion of deliverables for each phase of the project from each deployment site

Maintain documentation on roles and responsibilities for the project teams as the project phases commence

Work with multiple functional areas and functions within the project to facilitate project tracking and reporting

Competencies Critical to this Position

Knowledge and understanding of SAP system implementation methodology and expected tasks within each phase of the project

Extensive knowledge and understanding of an SAP S/4 and related functionality

Proficient in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheet and Azure DevOps

Ability to assist in the communication of status in a proficient manner that articulates true status of the workstream

Experience in working with multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and coordinating with management and stakeholders

Understanding of the importance of follow up and documentation of results

Trusted advisor to the project team

Ability to drive abstract and complex project tasks in a way that the assists the project

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills, as this is a highly visible role in the project

Extremely comfortable in a fast-paced environment that requires excellent time-management with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively

Able to maintain poise and composure under pressure in relatively ambiguous and complex situations

Independent thinking with keen problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to changing schedules, and multiple work plans

Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines

Must be US citizen given the government data requirements

Limited travel

Qualifications

Education, Skills, and Experience

This role is subject to Export Control Restrictions (ITAR) and all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 

This position requires a Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years related work experience; including two or more years leading multiple projects of varying complexity and scope and direct leadership of teams.

The position requires 10+ years of SAP experience and 2+ years of SAP S/4 experience

Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.

Attention to details and accuracy are position critical.

Leadership, problem solving, and computer skills and knowledge are a pre-requisite.