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Job Details
SAP Project Manager
Start: April, 2025
Type: Contract
Duration: 6-12 Months to start
Location: Hybrid in DC Area
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing technology projects from inception to completion, with a focus on SAP tools and business intelligence solutions. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage project schedules, resources, and stakeholders while ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage overall projects to ensure adherence to schedule, milestones, and deliverables
- Establish comprehensive project plans, obtain necessary resources, and coordinate activities of project personnel
- Oversee requirement gathering processes and documentation
- Develop implementation plans including project objectives, technologies, specifications, and risk assessments
- Administer various SAP tools including Business Objects (BO), Business Objects Data Services (BODS), and SAP HANA from installation to configuration and performance tuning
- Provide training to users on BO reports and other implemented solutions
- Monitor scheduled reports and ensure all reports meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Liaise with clients and support development of bid proposals
- Negotiate with project stakeholders and manage expectations
- Create and maintain project documentation including status reports, issue logs, and lessons learned
- Identify and mitigate project risks and develop response strategies
- Lead project team meetings and provide regular updates to management and stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience must include requirement gathering, administering various SAP tools like BO, BODS, and HANA from installation to configuration and performance tuning
- Proven experience in IT project management methodologies and best practices
- Knowledge of business intelligence solutions and reporting systems
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with project management tools and software
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work hybrid in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or other project management certification
- Experience with government contracting and related compliance requirements
- Knowledge of additional SAP modules and integrations
- Experience with Agile or other modern project management methodologies
- Background in managing data warehouse or business intelligence projects
- Understanding of IT governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT)
- Experience in federal or state government IT environments
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