Sr. Program Manager-SAP S/4HANA
Atlanta, GA-Hybrid
W2 Contract
Responsibilities
• Provide overall program leadership, guidance, and manage all aspects of a given program, including planning, requirements definition, business case, budget, vendor management and implementation
• Communicate program goals and scope to all program team members and ensure clear expectations of each project and/or workstream
• Ensure coordination across multiple projects and/or workstreams and ensure the scope of the projects within the program align with program goals and business priorities
• Effectively manage all program resources including internal program/project team members and multiple 3rd party vendors ensuring on time and on budget delivery
• Lead team of 40-50+ internal resources and work with Resource Managers to appropriately staff program team as needed
• Proactively set performance expectations and help project managers and subordinates manage expectations of delivery and requirements
• Manage program budget including estimating all program costs (labor/non-labor/vendor) and accurately forecast and report program cost variances
• Review and manage program change requests obtaining applicable approvals
• Ensure all required project information is maintained within PPM tool on a timely basis and adherence to PMO standards and reporting, as defined by PMO and senior management
• Effectively track and manage program-level risks, issues and interdependencies driving towards resolution and escalating as needed
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations, collaborating with various levels of stakeholders across multiple departments with differing needs
• Provide relevant domain and technical expertise for effective program execution
• Create and manage Program deliverables including Business Case, Program Charter, Program Plan, Communication Plan, Risk and Issue Logs and Status Reports
• Manage all Program communications including recurring status updates to Executive Management team
• Provide exemplary leadership in the face of uncertainty, change, and deadlines common to a large-scale program
Attributes
• Exceptionally strong leader with excellent communication skills
• Effective consultative and influencing approach
• Ability to provide direction and work well under limited supervision
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical, problem-solver with decisive and timely decision-making capabilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Ability to adapt to program and client change and continue to meet program goals and objectives
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed with the ability to execute the long-term vision
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; Master's degree desirable
• Project/Program Management certifications desirable
• 15+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience including management of large-scale complex programs and projects
• Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA cloud implementation
• Demonstrated understanding of project management concepts and experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and PM Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
• Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools (MS Project Server or similar tools)
• Advanced knowledge and use of MS Office Suite including SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint and Excel
• Extensive experience preparing and presenting effective presentations to Executive Leadership
***NO C2C or Sponsorship Available
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $80-$100/hour (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
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