SAP S/4HANA Program Manager
ExperisDurham, NCW2 Contract1h ago
Program & Project ManagementRISE with SAPECC MigrationCutover
<p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0px;">SAP Project Manager</span></strong></span></span><br><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong>Location:</strong> Durham, NC<br><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong>Position Overview</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">We are seeking an experienced <strong>SAP Project Manager</strong> to lead the successful delivery of enterprise SAP initiatives, including an SAP S/4HANA upgrade and migration to SAP RISE. This individual will serve as the primary project manager, partnering with business stakeholders, IT teams, and implementation partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading complex SAP transformation programs, managing cross-functional teams, mitigating project risks, and driving successful enterprise implementations.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></span></p><ul> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA upgrade (1909 to 2023/2025) and SAP RISE migration projects. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Serve as the primary Project Manager, partnering with implementation vendors to ensure successful execution. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, governance frameworks, resource plans, and key milestones. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Manage project scope, budget, schedule, resources, risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, testing teams, and third-party vendors. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Drive project governance, executive communications, and status reporting. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Facilitate decision-making by providing impact assessments and recommendations. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, project governance standards, SOX, GMP/GAMP, and other compliance requirements. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Lead project cutover planning, operational readiness, hypercare support, and project closeout activities. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Build strong relationships with executive leadership, business partners, and implementation teams. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Mentor project team members and promote accountability and collaboration. </span></span></ul><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></span><ul> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, MIS, or a related field. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">8+ years of Project Management experience leading enterprise SAP initiatives. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Experience leading at least one full SAP S/4HANA implementation, upgrade, or migration project. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Proven experience managing complex cross-functional enterprise transformation programs. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Experience working with SAP implementation partners and global project teams. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and enterprise project delivery frameworks. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Experience with cloud migration projects, including SAP RISE. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. </span></span></ul><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></span><ul> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Functional knowledge of SAP modules such as Finance (FI/CO), Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement (MM), Sales (SD), or Quality Management (QM). </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Experience with enterprise applications such as Workday, Kinaxis, JIRA, reporting/analytics platforms, or Learning Management Systems. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Experience working in regulated industries such as medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">Experience using Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. </span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;">PMP, SAP Project Management, or other related certifications preferred.</span></span></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. 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