Looking for SAP Project Manager in Harrisburg, PA - Remote to Start

We have a Contract assignment available with our client in Harrisburg, PA.

Position: SAP Project Manager

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Duration: 6+ Months

This is a remote position, with occasional travel to our Harrisburg office for meetings, as required.

*37.5 hours per week*

Question: Please describe the SAP Project or development experience you have and with what position on your resume.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania s Office of Administration is seeking a skilled Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee a critical Human Resources project within our organization. The Human Resources Department plays a crucial role in managing the state government's workforce efficiently and effectively, ensuring that employees are supported, engaged, and able to contribute to the delivery of essential services to the residents of Pennsylvania.

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Human Resource projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as an understanding of SAP. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise and project management skills to lead the planning, design, and implementation of complex IT solutions. In this role you will be responsible for aligning business objectives with technical solutions while overseeing the entire project lifecycle.

Location: This is a remote position, with occasional travel to our Harrisburg office for meetings, as required.

Hours: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives,timelines, roadmap, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities, allocate resources effectively, and monitor progress against established goals.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple agencies and cross-functional teams to develop and refine the current state model and define the transition to the future state model.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Prepare and present regular status reports and updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and communicating milestones and challenges
• Solicit feedback and input from stakeholders to inform project decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze and prioritize requirements to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering collaborative and productive work environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, project sponsors, end-users, and technical teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects, preferably with experience in SAP reporting solutions.
• Basic understanding of SAP system architecture and relevant SAP software solutions, such as SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP Success Factors.
• Ability to create detailed project plans, set milestones, and manage schedules effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in conducting business process analysis, gap analysis, and requirements gathering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Four years of experience in leading complex IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL Foundations certification
• PMP certification

Required/Desired Skills

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