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Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant, SAP Project Manager
In this role, We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Project Manager to lead and manage our SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP FICO modules, project management, and a proven track record of delivering successful SAP implementations. Should have experience of S4 Hana Implementation and Support projects.
Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end SAP FICO project implementations, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing
• The candidate should have professional experience with successful (and recent) track record of delivery of multiple SAP implementation projects performing in the role of Project or Program Manager in implementing SAP ERP (ECC, S/4 HANA).
• The candidate should have deep experience across multiple industries, including Pharma, Life science, Automotive, Government, FMCG and Retail.
• The candidate should have excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to deliver high profile activities to tight timescales. Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment, across multiple countries in a hybrid model is desirable.
• The Program/ Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the SAP delivery project throughout its lifecycle.
• The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the SAP delivery project throughout its lifecycle. They are responsible for defining, planning, tracking, and managing the project, for identifying key resources and providing the direction they require to meet project objectives. The responsibilities include project plans creation, schedule management, risk management, scope definition cost definition and allocation. He /She coordinates work with teams including coordinating the activities of cross- functional teams by leading through influence to ensure project timelines are met.
• The Project Manager provides leadership to cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined project outputs to time, budget and project quality criteria. They also ensure adherence to project management methodology practices, provide team coaching, evaluate the performance of team members and reinforce the enterprise knowledge management through the collection and communication of lessons learned.
• The successful candidate will have a solid background managing the successful delivery of SAP solutions with extensive experience across at least 5 full implementations of which 2 are SAP S4HANA implementations.
• The candidate will demonstrate end-to-end project experience that encompasses process design, planning, and management; execution of the build through to go-live is a must.
• Experience implementing systems based on a templated solution will be highly valued. Industry certifications (PMI / Prince2 etc) will be highly valued.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills in leadership role.
Qualifications we seek in you
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field.
• Hands on experience in SAP FICO module implementation and project management.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale SAP projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
• Ability to deliver high quality and reliable software by collaborating with team. Outstanding analytical skills, ability to apply expertise to drive complex, technical and highly commercial solutions. Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer facing skills that include conducting compelling technical briefing demonstrations including issues, status reports and resolving impediments
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