What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Project Manager position at RAPS CONSULTING INC?
Project Management
Leads project team of both internal resources and third parties / vendors for the successful execution of conversions and integrations
Ensures that assigned project activities and deliverables are completed on-time, within scope and within budget
Proactively manages resource plan to ensure resource availability and allocation
Develops and maintains detailed I&C components of project plans to track activities and report progress
Produces regular status reports that are audience appropriate to communicate with the project team, PMO, sponsors and steering committee
Uses appropriate verification techniques to track, manage and communicate changes in project scope, schedule and costs on a timely basis
Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths
Works with business stakeholders, IT, and project team to prioritize activities and deliverables based on agreed scope and requirements
Measures and communicates project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Reviews and updates RAID log on a regular basis with focus on proactively mitigating integration and conversion risks, addressing issues and escalates to management as needed
Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties / vendors during project execution
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation as assigned by the CIS Project Manager
Basic Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree and 5-10 or years of experience working within a Business and Technical Environment or 10 years working within a Business and Technical Environment
At least 5-10 years of demonstrated SAP S / 4 project experience and in-depth understanding of its system integrations and conversions
At least 5-10 years of demonstrated experience working as an IT project manager in a matrix environment, working with clients and 3rd parties (internal or external)
Excellent project management skills. Demonstrated experience in organizing and initiating, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through to implementation, involving
internal cross-functional personnel, contractors, and vendors using waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies.
Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Other Required Competencies, Skills, Experience :
Knowledge of the Gas Industry with demonstrated project management experience as part of an implementation is a plus
Experience collaborating, estimating, and maintaining a detailed project plan as part of a hybrid waterfall / agile project
Experience managing complex technical implementations requiring multiple integrations to cloud and legacy systems (point to point, middleware, real-time, batch, etc.)
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal as well as visualizations and associated tools. Demonstrable ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization and effectively with both business and technical team members.
Team player with the ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus. Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities. Ability to work with field employees and vendors as well as other disciplines.
Excellent leadership and consultative skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity. Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.
Demonstrated experience and expertise with MS Project, Office 365, JIRA, SharePoint
Desired Skills, Competencies, Education or Experience :
PMI certification / training
Experience leading in a matrix environment
Regulated utility operations experience and knowledge a plus
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