IT Program Manager-SAP Integration

Role: IT Program Manager - SAP integration Standardization
Location: Kalamazoo, MI ((CST/EST Remote)

Description

Job Summary:
Our Project Management practice group is currently seeking an IT Program Manager who has strong experience in SAP integrations, based out of Kalamazoo, MI.
In this role, the IT Program Manager will be responsible for the Standardization structure around SAP integrations. A successful candidate would leverage effective program management practices, working collaboratively with various divisions and cross functional teams globally while delivering cost-effective implementation exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Define and implement global standards for SAP templates and work item hierarchies in ADO
Create and maintain governance frameworks and standardization for epics, features, user stories, and tagging conventions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adoption of standards across SAP projects.
Lead SAP deployment standardization efforts across regions and business units, ensuring consistent rollout practices.
Provide training and documentation to stakeholders on standardized practices.
Authoritative in ADO/ JIRA
SAP Deployment standardization
Monitor compliance and continuously improve processes based on feedback and evolving program needs.
Act as a liaison between SAP program leadership and technical delivery teams to ensure alignment.

Basic Qualifications
Minimum 15 years of experience as IT Project manager integration projects
5+ years of experience with Large scale SAP integrations
Bachelor s degree
PMP Certification/ Agile Certification
Experience in Manufacturing Life Science
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience with large-scale SAP implementations.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture and solution delivery frameworks.
Experience with Governance and Standardization experience (Jira/ADO)
Proven ability to take ownership of complex cross organizational issues and drive them to closure
SAP deployment experience (understanding the Tools)

Strong project management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
Demonstrates self-discipline and motivation in all aspects of job performance
Strong organizational Skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audience
Must be able to work in a high-pressure team environment, handle multiple tasks and react quickly to networking problems and issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Strong client support orientation
Knowledge in logistics is a plus