Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a SAP Program Manager.
Job Description:
Job Title: SAP Program Manager
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Work Schedule: Onsite
Pay Rate: $100, Based on experience
Description:
- Seeking a Supply Chain Sr. Project Manager that can be responsible for planning, leading and executing complex cross-functional project to setup a new manufacturing facility and related procurement and logistics functions within the client’s Business Applications.
- This role will require the individual to have domain exposure within the supply chain (Plan. Source, Make, Deliver).
- Knowledge of SAP S4/HANA, SAP ME (MES System), S/4 EWMS & Agile (PLM) will be beneficial.
Top Skills:
- PMP Certification Must, SAP Supply chain Project Management Experience Must, SAP GTS, S/4, EWM and TMS is desired.
Project Roles and Responsibilities
- The position is responsible for managing timelines and execution of projects for IT & business COE led implementation of, procurement, manufacturing, and delivery functions for a new manufacturing plant.
- Projects will span across a broad range from ideation, evaluation to implementation of existing solution to a new site, scale up for product launches, system upgrades & facility expansions.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain integrated Manufacturing and Product Qualification timelines and governance for all assigned activities of the project.
- Drive project management best practices for Global Operations.
Project Skills & Experience:
- Over 7 to 10 years of experience working across business and IT with strong project delivery experience, in key SAP Lead roles as Project or Delivery Manager or COE Technical Lead that involves multi-module implementation of SAP ERP solutions with ECC6.0 or S/4 HANA will be key differentiators.
- Must have worked with SAP S/4 HANA projects and phased global implementations at multi-national industries and led technical project teams in an Agile manner for rollouts.
- Showcase at least 2 successful end to end implementations of SAP ECC6.0 and S/4 HANA projects in mid-size industries and 1 implementation in a large-size manufacturing industry will be a distinguishing factor for the ideal candidate. Experience implementing a MES system is a plus.
- Experienced in managing partnerships with third-party system integrators, SAP Services, and other service providers in a project implementation.
Project Management Roles & Responsibilities:
- Gain cross-functional alignment on strategies, goals, resources, and timelines. Cross-functional teams include Finance, Manufacturing & Operations, Infrastructure, Product Quality, Regulatory & Compliance, Field Service, and other Business Units.
- Partner with business PM to organize and lead core team and executive steering committee meetings incl., status reports to the project sponsor and steering committee.
- Drive resolution of constraints, conflicts and other challenges that could impact timely and successful execution of projects.
- Provide clear communication to the organization on project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk. Create & manage project plan and assign tasks to team members.
- Manage (including ensuring the quality of) project deliverables in line with the project plan:
- Kick Off Presentation
- Detailed Project Schedule in MS Project/Smartsheet
- Project Budget vs. Actuals
- Business Blueprint
- Test Plan
- Training Plan
- Organization Change Management engagement – stakeholder analysis, communication plans, training material and end user training, solution adoption.
- Record, manage project issues and escalate when necessary, ensuring resolution on a timely basis.
- Ensure compliance to internal business and quality system requirements and to external regulatory standards.
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
- MS Office and JIRA
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to lead, influence and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional team environment
- Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once
- Minimum 8 years of experience involved in leading major cross-functional projects in Manufacturing Operations
- Medical device experience is a plus
- Experience with supervising people desired
- Certification in project management (PMP) pr Scrum Master (CSM) desired
- BS or equivalent work experience
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Surya Prakash (/) for more details.
