SAP S/4 HANA Project Mananger

Description
- Lead the implementation of a Greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation, moving from non-SAP legacy systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, homegrown) to SAP on cloud.
- Manage approximately 50 stakeholders and 50 integrating systems, coordinating and leading IT efforts to drive deliverables to closure.
- Work within an Agile/DevOps environment, utilizing tools like ADO or Jira for reporting, dashboards, and queries.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, scrum calls, and other checkpoints, ensuring alignment between legacy teams, IT leads, and product owners.
- Identify and remove roadblocks, manage risks and issues, and guide teams through the project management lifecycle.
- Validate data formats and ensure data extraction meets requirements, working closely with engineers and legacy teams for test script creation.
- Collaborate with SI partners like PWC, directing legacy teams to appropriate leads.
This is an on-site role, four days a week (Monday-Thursday), with initial weeks requiring full on-site presence for ramp-up.
Interview Process:
Step 1: Interview with hiring manager (values strong experience, SAP module knowledge, legacy experience)
Step 2: Interview with Associate Director (tough evaluator, values coordination, documentation, and alignment)
Official JD
Location: Lisle, IL (Hybrid) must be onsite Monday-Thursday in the office and Friday is remote
The IT Project Manager Initiates, Plans, Executes, Controls and Closes multiple simultaneous IT Projects. Applies the International IT process and leads cross-functional teams to complete tasks and deliverables according to the project schedule: on time, with quality and within budget. Requires people and resource management skills to work alongside and also manage cross-functional teams to complete projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of success leading teams in a matrixed organization structure as well as success in leading without direct authority. The IT Project Manager has ultimate responsibility for the success of the project achieving its stated financial and performance targets.
The IT Project Manager manages all project processes including interdepartmental meetings, technical/functional resource identification and allocation, feasibility and impact assessments, development of detailed project plans/schedules/budgets, project timeline and progress tracking, budgetary month over month forecast/actuals updates, change control process, management of required SDLC documentation to define project requirements, training, interdepartmental communications for implementation readiness and any other project activities needed to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints. Selects, develops and evaluates team resources to ensure efficient operation of the project and its goals. Coordinates work performed by both internal staff and external partners. Projects vary in number, size and complexity.
Desired skills
STRONG Project Manager skillset (PM Processes/Best Practices): 5+ years corporate PM experience completing large scale/complex IT implementations with large/detailed project plans (critical path timelines in Microsoft Project) and directly managing their financial budgets. Skilled problem solver and change champion/leader.
Domain Knowledge Requirements: Direct experience managing Greenfield Non-SAP Systems-to-SAP conversion implementations (not SAP- to-SAP conversions) with a high number of RICEFW's in a complex legacy application ecosystem. Requires in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules and the ideal candidate should be experienced at seeing/uncovering risks, documenting risks and driving discussions with the SI/Stakeholders to take the appropriate actions to remove or materially reduce risk scenarios.
Experience in the Truck OEM, Heavy Equipment, Bus, or Electric Vehicle space is a plus.
Self-starter: Works autonomously to determine/drive the proper process/communications needed in order to motivate people and drive the team to accomplish goals to make the project a success.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Experience speaking in large groups and delivering presentations to executive leadership. Must be able to take leadership feedback, quickly absorb and make decisions. Experience managing IT vendors (System Integrators) adhering to SOW/T&C, scope management and external vendor financials is required.
Strong experience with Azure Dev Ops (ADO) is required. PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus.
Experience
Requires in-depth knowledge of Project Management processes and best practices.
Track record of implementing large scale and complex IT initiatives and their budgets is required.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certifications are strongly preferred.
Experience using Agile practices to deliver is a must. Agile Certifications (CSM, CSP, etc.) are strongly preferred. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Azure DevOps (ADO) is a plus.
Strong working knowledge of project finance and best practices is a must. Master of Business Administration preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word is required. Proficiency developing detailed project schedules and performing critical path analysis using Microsoft Project is required.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt training and/or certification is a plus.
Proficient in applying established standards, resolving a wide range of complex problems of diverse scope in innovative ways, including problems where precedent may not exist.
Change Champion with demonstrated history of success leading difficult projects where change is required and be comfortable leading organizational change.
Responsibilities
Works as a team leader in a fast-moving dynamic environment to deliver implementations that drive and support modernization across the organization.
Must be comfortable with public speaking in large groups including Executive audiences. Networks with tenured internal and external personnel.
Must be a self-starter who is expected to develop detailed project scope, budget and schedules based on intent from leadership.
Works autonomously to drive the proper process/documentation/tools needed to motivate to accomplish goals to make each project a success.
Must be comfortable with real-time decision-making in the absence of complete or perfect information.
Expected to identify, evaluate, document and develop mitigation plans for project risks and issues.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Must be a skilled problem-solver who follows through on corrective action implementation.
Work is accomplished through independent contributions or project work requiring advanced subject area knowledge and decision-making skills.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
Instructs, coaches or provides informal guidance to other professionals or colleagues with less experience.
Must be comfortable for up to 20% domestic travel.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
At least 8 years of project/program management experience
At least 2 years of management experience
OR
Master's degree
At least 6 years of project/program management experience
At least 2 years of management experience
OR
At least 10 years of project/program management experience
At least 2 years of management experience
Skills
Deployment, Cutover Management, Legacy System Remediation, Testing Coordination, Servicenow SNOW, Azure Devops ADO, SAP, S4/Hana, 1EA, FUNC
Top Skills Details
Deployment,Cutover Management,Legacy System Remediation,Testing Coordination,Servicenow SNOW,Azure Devops ADO,SAP,S4/Hana,1EA,FUNC
Additional Skills & Qualifications
SAP deployments is a strong plus, along with ADO (Azure Devops)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Naperville, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $76.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Naperville,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.