SAP Project Manager

Req ID: 232837

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We are currently seeking a SAP Project Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Responsibilities

Our SAP S/4 HANA Project Manager will work for a team chartered with the deployment of SAP S/4 HANA. Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Creation of SAP S/4 HANA Plans and schedules. Monitor, control Implementation Team and execution of the Team Plans and schedules, reporting issues, progress to Steering Committee.
• Refine and implement project related standards, templates, and procedures. Ensure training of Team staff on the use of tools, templates, procedures, and standards as part of the S/4 HANA Deployment Effort
• Lead cross-functional teams to understand current state, future state landscape, organizational, master data and business processes and requirements.
• Lead configuration requirement efforts and work to ensure S/4 HANA settings meet customer requirements identified with customer.
• Lead development of functional specification activities and interface effectively with the Development teams to translate Functional Specification documentation into Technical Specifications and the development of technical designs
• Lead security teams to Identify local security requirements and the creation of necessary security profiles.
• Work with the business to organize conference room pilot events designed to demonstrate the system post build (Configuration and Development) activities to showcase the incorporation and validate requirements.
• Work with local management to plan and schedule participation of key stakeholders in testing activities. Provide leadership, guidance, and support during management of the execution of testing activities monitoring progress.
• Work with Training team so they develop necessary training materials. Work with Training Factory to understand training content as part of Train the Trainer sessions. Work with local management to plan and schedule participation of key stakeholders in end user training activities.
• Work with local management, Data Conversion team and Training team to plan and schedule cutover and go-live activities, identifying sequence of tasks, double entry, manual procedures, and load sequences involved.
• Manage Deployment-related cutover and go-live activities.
• Manage support post go-live, leading team to resolve post go-live issues.
• Requires 9+ years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA and/or SAP ECC configuration and testing activities
• Multiple (over 5) SAP implementation full life-cycle experience
• Project Management and Team Leadership experience

Basic Qualification:

• 15+ years of IT experience in SAP
• 10+ years of SAP Project Management experience
• 5+ years of S4/HANA experience

Education and Certifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Scrum Master and or Certified Project Manager

Skills

• Solid knowledge of system development methodology, project management and system architecture. Preferably involving the implementation of SAP ECC or S/4HANA
• Solid analytical / problem solving skills
• Agile Development methodologies such as Activate
• Ability to evaluate IT and business challenges from a broad perspective.
• Strong influencing and excellent communication skills. Ability to translate between non-technical business users and technical IT resources. Strong client service attitude
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts to support our global clients
• Pref sooneone local to Houston TX or willing to relocate to Houston TX

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.