SAP Project Manager

SAP Project Manager

Contract-to-hire

Remote, with one week/month in Jackson, MS. Client will cover expenses

Role Overview:

The Project Manager (PM) will plan and manage the execution of a project for Phase 2 of the client's SAP S/4HANA implementation. This is a large scale, enterprise-wide digital and business transformation project which includes, but is not limited to, upgrading client companies from SAP ECC to the S/4 version, enhancing and expanding the use of Salesforce, and implementing Master Data Governance and a new Data & Analytics platform.

The PM will work closely with the Program Management Office to ensure that the project assigned to them is delivered on time, within budget, and within scope. The PM will work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure that the expected deliverables are completed with quality. The PM will be responsible for all project management documentation, management and escalation of issues, and producing timely status reports to review with project stakeholders. The Project Manager should possess strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field and at least 5 years of project management experience with IT software application implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, execute, control, and achieve closure of complex projects.
• Experience with Organizational and Operational Change Management
• Experience with a variety of project management methodologies such as waterfall and agile.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organization, project management and time management skills.
• Experience working with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation abilities.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Experience working with projects in an SAP environment preferred.
• Experience supporting S/4 greenfield implementations is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning A detailed plan will need to be developed to track progress of project deliverables.
• Communication Facilitating communication among stakeholders, team members, and other relevant parties to ensure everyone is informed and aligned.
• Coordination A high level of coordination will be required to ensure that activities and meetings are scheduled, clear objectives are provided, and notes and action items are recorded and distributed.
• Time Management Meetings will require facilitation to ensure that goals are reached each day.
• Risk & Issue Management Risks and Issues will need to be tracked and as needed, reported to the Polaris PMO for mitigation or resolution.
• Documentation and Reporting Meeting Notes will need to be taken and distributed, along with any action items. Status reports will be expected on a regular basis.

Other Requirements: Travel will be required for up to 50%, with a minimum of 25% (one week a month). Travel will be in the US only, in various locations as needed but usually to the Jackson, MS area.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.