SAP GTS Program Manager

Years of experience: 15+ Years
Key Responsibilities:
Manages the SAP GTS migration project including but not limited to the following activities:
* Defines the project charter, develops governance structure, prepares detailed project plan, monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending.
* Conduct scoping, planning and design workshop engaging business & cross functional teams
* Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. This role is most common in a matrix type organization
* Requires a technical background with SAP GTS implementation or migration experience to complete its overall project management responsibility
* Ability to conduct meeting with executive leadership team during different phases of the project
* Defines direction, adaption to change requirements while conquering obstacles, as well as managing business organization plans and knowing where to shift.
Must Have Skills
Skill 1 - 8-10 years of experience in managing SAP implementation/ upgrade projects including 2-3 full life cycle implementations
Skill 2 - Experience in adopting PMI or advanced project methodologies in SAP projects, preferable in GTS implementation
Skill 3 - Requires a technical background with SAP GTS implementation or migration experience to complete its overall project management responsibility
Skill 4 - Manages the SAP GTS migration project including but not limited
Good To have Skills -
Skill 1 - Familiarity with Global Trade, Sales and Logistics business processes would be a plus
Education and Experience
* Experience in managing SAP implementation/ upgrade projects including 2-3 full life cycle implementations
* Bachelor s degree with certification Project Management professional
* Experience in adopting PMI or advanced project methodologies in SAP projects, preferable in GTS implementation
* Experience in managing scoping, design, build, test and production cutover phases of projects
* Excellent communication skills to articulate & present periodic project status, highlighting the issues & risks and action plans
* Familiarity with Global Trade, Sales and Logistics business processes would be a plus
* Strong English verbal and written skills
* Strong organizational skills and eagerness to drive deliverables to closure
* Self-starter and proactive, including managing deliverables, able to work independently, understanding timelines and deadlines with minimal guidance