Job Description :
Role: SAP Project Manager
Tenure: 12+ Months/ Contract
Location: West Chester, PA
Job Summary:
Must have SAP implementation knowledge with 7-10 years SAP Project Management exp.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain standard project documentation such as project plan, status reports, risk and issue tracking, etc.
Partner with IT Delivery leadership and key stakeholders to provide seamless communication, planning business activities, and complete delivery of requirements.
Track financial spend of project.
Identify and process change requests to the project plan.
Comply with PPM department standards, and produce ad-hoc project statistics as requested.
Formal and informal communication and presentations to executive management may be required.
Ensure project tasks and deliverables meet requirements, are completed on schedule and with the goal of zero defects.
Demonstrates a continuous attention to quality through the development of modern requirements gathering, testing best practices and maintain audit documentation.
Promotes self-empowered, self-organized project teams.
Manages entire project communications in a timely manner to appropriate levels, and escalates issues as needed
Utilize the lifecycle methodology throughout all phases of the project including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and close.
Where appropriate, establishes and manages relationships with vendors and participates in software package procurement and installation.
Leads project team members and provides performance feedback to management. Provides immediate coaching and feedback as needed to team members.
Determine and request resource skill set requirements and assign tasks appropriately.
Seeks new information about business and technology through reading, networking, seminars and classes.
Operates as a role model, providing coaching, direction and training in project management to other IT team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Specific Job Knowledge:
Ability to manage a complex, cross-function project.
Ability to operate in a complex, cross-functional environment.
Expert knowledge of project management methodology and Systems Development Life Cycle practices.
Advanced verbal and written communications skills, ability to present in both technical and non-technical terms.
Strong facilitation skills, ability to collaborate effectively with other team members.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and the application of technology in achieving business objectives.
Ability to operate in a self-directed environment.
Ability to direct/supervise the work of others.
Ability to foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication, and corporate culture
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining deadlines.