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Senior Project Manager - SAP Implementation

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Job Location : Merrillville,IN, USA

Posted on : 2025-05-03T00:51:09Z

Job Description :

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – SAP Implementation

Location: Preference given to candidates in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Virginia

Remote: Open to remote with travel, but schedule could be alternating 4 days onsite, 6 days remote.

Period: 02/03/2025 – 08/31/2025 (strong likelihood of extension through September 2025)

Hours/Week: 40 hours

Rate: $100 – $110/hour

Contract Type: W-2 only, no visa sponsorships or subcontracting

Scope of Services:

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the SAP implementation within the Work and Asset Management program for a utilities client. This role requires a strategic and hands-on approach to project management, ensuring that all project phases from planning through execution are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks and issues, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure smooth integration of SAP systems into the existing infrastructure.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:
  • Project Planning and Execution
    • Lead the development of the project plan, including detailed timelines, deliverables, resources, and milestones for the SAP implementation.
    • Oversee and manage the execution of all project phases, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Stakeholder Management and Communication
    • Coordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and project deliverables.
    • Provide regular updates on project progress, issues, and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Risk and Issue Management
    • Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies and ensuring effective resolution.
    • Maintain a risk register and track the status of project risks, adjusting the plan as needed.
  • Resource Management
    • Allocate and manage resources, ensuring the project has the necessary support at each stage.
    • Monitor the performance of internal and external teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
  • Budget and Cost Control
    • Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial constraints.
    • Track project expenses and manage costs effectively to avoid budget overruns.
  • Quality Assurance
    • Ensure the highest quality standards are adhered to across all project deliverables.
    • Coordinate with quality assurance teams to monitor and validate that the system implementation meets the expected criteria.
  • Project Reporting and Documentation
    • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, status updates, and lessons learned.
    • Ensure that all project documentation is up to date and accessible to all stakeholders.
  • Change Management Support
    • Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure that the project supports effective user adoption and minimizes resistance to new systems and processes.
    • Required Experience:
    • Minimum of 7-10 years in project management, particularly for SAP or other enterprise software implementations.
    • Proven experience in managing large-scale ERP system implementations, with a focus on SAP.
    • Experience managing complex projects in a Work and Asset Management program or similar industry, ideally in utilities.
    • Strong background in managing cross-functional teams, vendor relationships, and stakeholder engagement.
    • Experience in utilities, specifically electric energy, is a plus.
    Key Skills:
    • Project Management Expertise: Deep understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
    • Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from executive leadership to project teams.
    • Risk and Issue Management: Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
    • Budget Management: Experience with budget planning, tracking, and financial oversight for large-scale projects.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
    • Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project success.
    • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and drive execution.
    • Experience with ServiceNow, Salesforce, and/or Lemur: Experience with these platforms is a plus.
    Education & Certifications:
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • Certifications: SAP Certification ().
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certification is a plus.
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