SAP Project Manager

Full Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This individual will have complete accountability for Project or Program execution

Managing the scope as per statement of work

Managing the client relationship

All approvals related to the project

Facilitating the requirements and design sessions

Managing the project execution

Process and Requirements definition and sign off

Functional Design documentation and signed off

Project Planning and Management

Develop project plan in MS Project

Periodic status reporting of the project status

Responsible for User Acceptance and Sign off

Managing billing activities, including

Approval of Timesheets and expenses

Continuous development of internal operating efficiencies, tools, repeatable methodologies

Develop domain expertise, understanding of industry best practices

Adherence to internal processes and customer specific project methodologies

Compliance with Knowledge Management processes

Follow onsite offsite methodologies and contribute to continuous enhancement of processes

Manage team members reporting on the project

Deliver internal training for the consultants of the company

Prepare and review Statement of Works

Mentor project managers and consultants

Build relationship with various customer interface points

Achieve the customer satisfaction and get the customer feedback on the project

Maintain the morale of the team at all times

Multiskilled across applications, technologies, functions, modules

Substantial full cycle project implementation experience

Familiar with latest SAP project methodology

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Generate the billing plan for every month for the project and monitor it against the target and plan

Help SBU Head in retention of existing customer base and creation of new customers

Monitor and Manage risks

Knowledge of Quality processes

Capability to manage multiple projects, mixed technology, practice projects, multisite projects

Capable to provide an end to end solution in one or the Functional or Technical modules

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

5 plus years of Project Management experience, at least 3 years in SAP

At least 3 end to end implementations including Rollouts

Certification in PMP, CPIM or CSCP or in technical focus area certification would be an added advantage

Advanced degree preferred

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Techno Commercial knowledge

Indepth understanding of SDLC project and or SAP Oracle Project

Understanding of relevant business processes in Supply Chain, Analytics or Finance

Understanding of relevant Modules and its integration with another module

Knowledge of current technology

Having experience in Auto, Engineering, Discrete, Pharma, CPG, Retail, Oil and Gas, Hitech, Semiconductor

Experience in Supply Chain, logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning and Distribution

Emerging domain knowledge competencies

SOFT SKILLS

Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written

Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment

Ability to drive project responsibilities in a dynamic and proactive manner

Ability to showcase three Mahindra RISE Pillars eg Accepting No Limits, Driving Positive Change and Alternative Thinking