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Smart IMS

Strategic SAP Program Manager

Smart IMS, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002


We are looking for a Strategic SAP Program Manager to focus on one of our largest strategic accounts. 18-month contract at a minimum. Ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience managing enterprise wide, high-risk projects, stakeholders and delivery teams that span organizational and national boundaries including multiple business units and multiple service partners/vendors. Must have prior experience managing large-scale strategic SAP projects that span organizational boundaries including multiple business units and service partners. Must have tenured experience in multi-System Integrator (SI) implementations with experience managing conflict between SI/Partners and ensuring seamless project execution. Must have experience as a C-Level influencer, strategist, trusted advisor

What You'll Do: This Strategic Program Manager will be responsible for supporting our customer's global rollout of their phase II global digital transformation journey. Will be responsible for the success of assigned projects by ensuring adherence to SAP's Activate project management methodology and best business practices Oversees the customer engagement journey and ensures effective governance and alignment across multiple internal and external stakeholders such as SAP Services, Product support, Partners and customer's System Integrators or other Hosting Partners.

What You Bring:

15-20 years of Tenured SAP Program Management. S/4 implementation experience in any industry required Good working knowledge of SAP products and capabilities Master's degree, preferably in finance, commerce, engineering, information technologies, computer science, MBA or equivalent Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies. SAP methodologies (including SAP Activate and SAP Solution Manager) a huge plus. Demonstrated ability to command the attention and respect of senior level leaders and confidently make presentations to large and executive audiences Must possess experience managing a number of internal and external stakeholders, so interpersonal skills and abilities will be vital to succeed in this role Knowledge of one or more functional business processes (Logistic, SCM, Finance, etc.)