Project Manager - SAP ERP Implementation ( W2 Candidates Only)

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a multi-phase SAP ERP environment, focusing on an on-premise to cloud S/4 HANA update and data migration effort. The Project Manager will manage current projects while coordinating additional development efforts, resource strategy, data archiving and cleansing, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day management for all project activities, deliverables, and milestones from requirements definition through deployment.
• Identify project schedules, manage scope, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
• Manage and coordinate activities of internal and/or external staff involved in multiple IT projects of varying complexity.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts using established project management standards and methodologies.
• Build and manage a detailed integrated project plan and schedule, capturing task-level details with deliverables, milestones, and dependencies.
• Establish a project governance framework with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with business owners and analysts to define and refine project scope.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions to identify recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain productive working relationships with technology staff, business owners, project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Adhere to the project management office (PMO) playbook and referenced artifacts.

Desired Skillset:

• Minimum of 10 years of expertise in project management across various projects, including integration, scope, communication, vendor, and risk management.
• Experience managing high-profile vendors in both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Proven experience in Enterprise Business Solutions, specifically in SAP/ERP upgrade projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Strong leadership, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Expert-level knowledge of MS Project and/or MS Project Online for integrated planning.
• Excellent written and oral communication, along with presentation skills.

Additional Beneficial Skills:

• Experience with ServiceNow in Idea, Project, and Demand modules.
• Familiarity with ITIL / ITSM practices and methodologies.
• Experience in ERP Implementation and Transformation.