SAP Project Manager

**NO 3rd Parties or Sponsorship!

Title: SAP Project Manager

Duration: through the end of year + extensions

Location: 5 days onsite in Garner, NC

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, enterprise-wide, cross-functional IT and business projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and SAP S/4HANA implementation strategy.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and key milestones.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to project management peers to strengthen PMO capabilities and maturity.
• Offer strategic input on technology and system selection, contributing to solution evaluation, implementation planning, and organizational impact.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and financials to ensure delivery performance, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
• Identify, assess, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies to maintain timelines and project success.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, technical teams, and external partners.
• Lead implementation of complex IT initiatives, including infrastructure modernization, application development, cloud solutions, and integrations.
• Manage testing cycles, go-live activities, and post-go-live stabilization, including issue resolution and user training.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements to enhance delivery and organizational readiness.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and drive continuous improvement by capturing and applying lessons learned.
• Support PMO leadership with strategic initiatives and project-related activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of IT or technical project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to safety, accountability, and ethical decision-making
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for results
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team engagement and inclusion
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation and learning