Project manager - SAP Finance

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $85
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

project management
SAP
finance
FICO
S/4HANA
ERP

Job Details

This is a 6 month contract opportunity . Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.

**MUST BE HYBRID IN Boston, MA or Springfield, MA

**MUST BE W2; No Corp-to-Corp**

The Opportunity

Our financial services client is seeking an experienced SAP project manager. In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of projects while using the defined project management (PM) processes and standards.

The APEX Program is on a multi-year plan to replace our existing SAP R3 platform with the SAP S/4HANA platform that will provide a modern event based financial system solution for Corporate Finance, enabling a more streamlined financial reporting process that leverages enhanced reporting and data analytics functionality.

As a APEX Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and close. Project managers will partner and support project sponsors, program managers and portfolio leads in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity.

As a SAP Project Manager, you will:

  • Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, Resource Plan, and Milestone Plan
  • Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution
  • Determine project scope and manage scope execution across multiple large projects or medium to large programs where scope is subject to change, contains high complexity and high degree of risk, large number of resources, and complex organizational change issues that support complex enterprise or strategic corporate goals
  • Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process
  • Develop high-level milestones during Discoveryand develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning
  • Works with a high degree of autonomy to apply industry leading project and program management knowledge to refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment
  • Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity
  • Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility
  • Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience and expertise
  • 7+ years of project management experience
  • 3 to 4 years of experience in SAP or finance projects.
  • Basic understanding of SAP modules (such as FI/CO, S/4HANA, or FPSL) is preferred.
  • Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in ERP implementations, SAP support, or finance transformation projects
  • Proficiency in project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira

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