We are looking for a potential SAP project manager.1. Minimum 4 years of project management experience in medium scale SAP projects
2. Project Duration: 8-10 months
3. Education:
a. University degree, preferably in Finance/Management/I.T
b. PMP certification and or other industry and project management certifications
c. SAP certified
4. Experience managing SAP S/4 projects within the formalized SAP Activate methodology
5. Reporting to the steering committee
6. Manage relationship with the SAP implementation partners and the project stakeholders keeping the steering committee and the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on the project requirements and deliverables
7. Work closely with the Finance Managers, Department Heads with regard to mapping their requirements to SAP best practice processes
8. Manage issues, scope and quality while bring projects to successful completion within the cost and time requirements
9. Conduct project planning activities and manage the execution of the project
10. Ensure proper use of methodology by the SAP implementation partners, tools and procedures
11. Ensure proper governance is in place to best meet project objectives
12. Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with internal and external stakeholders to reassess and amend the scope of work requirements, budget and timeline
13. Analyze risk, establish contingency plans and identify trigger events and responsibilities for initiating mitigating action
14. Determine what constitutes successful closure for all parties. Gain acceptance and sign-off by all parties when closure is attained.