Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The SAP Implementation Project Manager owns the SAP project deliverables and is responsible for the day-to-day project management of the implementation. Serve as the primary liaison with the steering committee and Executive Sponsor, as well as any external entities involved in the implementation. Must proactively anticipate project deviations and be responsible for taking immediate corrective action. Responsible for obtaining an understanding of the overall system and business process integration in the company environment.

Responsibilities

• Execution of the SAP implementation plan, making day to day decisions

• Serves as a member of the SAP steering committee, providing status reports to the program executive and steering committee for the operational success of the project

• Secures and manages FCS project resources

• Reviews and signs-off project deliverables

• Participates in the development of a detailed project plan

• Participates in the development of project controls including scope control, issue resolution, documentation strategy, status reporting and quality standards and review

• Executes project controls

• Leads effort in determining project team training requirements

• Monitors and controls project budget

• Manages tactical activities of project team

• Fosters team development

• Manages project communication and escalates issues accordingly

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred

• Knowledge of all business processes (must be able to participate in the decomposition of the company's business processes)

• Strong belief in and support for SAP as a solution for the organization

• Knowledge and experience with company-wide projects (been part of 1-2 successful SAP implementations)

• Strong leadership, project and team management experience

• Can prepare and propose major company decisions and address the change management impact of these decisions

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, providing detailed guidance to project team members

• Big picture view of the projects goals, while performing detailed analysis tasks (this includes controlling scope)

• Time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities

• Superior presentation, oral and written communication skills

• Proven negotiation skills

• Ability and authority to make timely decisions

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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