SAP ERP Project Manager

Crescens Inc.

Saint Louis, MO

Expired: May 26, 2022 Applications are no longer accepted.

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Job Description

Job Title: SAP ERP Project Manager
Type: Contract
Location: St. Louis MO

Job Description:
The ERP Project Manager manages execution of IT projects occurring on ERP platforms and drives the project coordination of a variety of teams utilizing in-house methodology and tools to bring projects to completion on time and within budget.
Some travel required up to 25%.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Active participation in the construction of project timeline
Accountable for the project go-live on time, within budget, and meeting or exceeding quality standards
Implement and adhere to prescribed methodology and significant KPIs to measure achievement of project objectives, on time, and on budget
Contribute actively to communications related to the project
Coordinate all teams involved and follow up the development activities utilizing in-house tools and methodology
Ensure that teams are adhering to validation rules and are using correct templates according to each phase of the project
Report risks and request mitigation solution(s) timely to the teams throughout project's life cycle
Accountable for testing phases
Accountable for cutover preparation ensuring that teams are informed and preparing all tasks to be executed during and prior go-live
Coordinate with Basis, authorization, training, Change Control and master data teams, and any other satellite teams involved in the project
Engage in and contribute to continuous improvement in project methodology
Share knowledge and improvements with the Project Manager team
Other duties as required

Education and Experience:

Minimum Bachelor's degree or Masters degree in Computer Science or any Science field
5 to 10 years experience in similar ERP management role
Experience with SAP; technical SAP background preferred
PMI certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Working knowledge of project methodologies, such as Agile, strongly preferred
Good communication and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively conduct meetings with an international audience
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with outside contacts
High leadership and influencer behaviors
Sound interpersonal and cultural awareness skills to effectively collaborate with business users and technical resources globally
Excellent collaboration skills with focus on team spirit
Fluent in spoken and written English
Autonomous