Sap Project Manager

Summary

Join NTT DATA, a top-6 global technology company, as an SAP S/4Hana Project Manager in Brea, CA. You will drive project activity from scope to closure, manage resources and timelines, and proactively manage risks. This role requires strong leadership, experience in S/4HANA implementations, and excellent communication skills. NTT DATA offers a dynamic and innovative work environment with unmatched professional growth opportunities. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project management with 5+ years of specific experience as SAP Project or Program Manager
• Must have experience in at least two (2) end to end S/4 HANA implementations and knowledge of the Activate methodology
• Experience in review of BBP documents, developing test, cutover and post go-live plans (strategy, plan, requirements, KPIs, etc)
• Strong management and leadership experience with globally distributed teams. Participate to lead onsite-offshore interactions as required
• Must have strong analytical skills, be team-oriented with excellent coordination and time management skills
• Strong customer orientation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, managing timelines and expectations, and producing high-quality deliverables
• Good hands-on experience on Jira, MS Project & MS office suite (Excel & PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Drive all project activity from scope, implementation, through post-launch and closure
• Effectively manage resources, governance, timelines, and profitability
• Proactively identify, articulate, and manage risks through collaboration with internal and client project teams
• Contribute to evolution of project management methodology
• Serve as primary point of contact, managing the day-to-day customer experience
• Develop project timelines and manage all required artifacts related to risk mgmt., etc
• Manage team of Functional Consultants
• Manage SDLC phases from initiation and scoping to development and up through deployment and hypercare
• Prepare and present project status updates to Business and IT sponsors/stakeholders
• Liaison between project team and Business

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as SAP Functional consultant or SAP technical consultant before leadership role, is a plus

Benefits

• Empowerment and rewards are the cornerstone of our career development model
• Professional experience and growth will be unmatched