SOC
SAP Project Manager - Newark, NJ Technology Systems
SOC, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
SAP Project Manager
needed for a
contract opportunity with SOC's client to work
in Newark, NJ.
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US citizenship required!
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Responsibilities :Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interface.Manage technical, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions.Provide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership skills that engage multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs for assigned projectsLead project team members such as executives, line of business subject matter experts, controllers, and schedulers through the lifecycle of a projectManage project teams that typically includes multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resourcesCreate project management plans, set expectations, execute governance reviews and ensure the project plans are driven by organizational proceduresCoordinates with cross-functional project stakeholders to develop project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverablesEnsures that requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed and approved per organizational/PMO standards.Work with assigned scheduler to create a work breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverablesManage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accrualsEstablish and provide high-quality, informative written and verbal project communications, including weekly status, dashboards, and project updatesActively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or similar degree. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.8+ years of strong Project Management experience on enterprise-level projectsExperience with implementing SAP requiredIn depth, Project Management Experience handling Project Financials, Schedules, Scope, Testing with strong communication / Presentation SkillsSolid understanding of Project Management and Project Management OfficeAbility to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networksAbility to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informedExcellent customer facing skillsExcellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project or similar project management toolMaintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate.
Preferred Experience:
Utility experience preferredPMP preferredPrevious experience in RFP preparation and Systems Integrator selection process for an SAP program
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.
Note:
Any pay ranges displayed are estimations which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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needed for a
contract opportunity with SOC's client to work
in Newark, NJ.
***
US citizenship required!
***
Responsibilities :Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interface.Manage technical, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions.Provide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership skills that engage multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs for assigned projectsLead project team members such as executives, line of business subject matter experts, controllers, and schedulers through the lifecycle of a projectManage project teams that typically includes multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resourcesCreate project management plans, set expectations, execute governance reviews and ensure the project plans are driven by organizational proceduresCoordinates with cross-functional project stakeholders to develop project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverablesEnsures that requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed and approved per organizational/PMO standards.Work with assigned scheduler to create a work breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverablesManage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accrualsEstablish and provide high-quality, informative written and verbal project communications, including weekly status, dashboards, and project updatesActively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or similar degree. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.8+ years of strong Project Management experience on enterprise-level projectsExperience with implementing SAP requiredIn depth, Project Management Experience handling Project Financials, Schedules, Scope, Testing with strong communication / Presentation SkillsSolid understanding of Project Management and Project Management OfficeAbility to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networksAbility to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informedExcellent customer facing skillsExcellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project or similar project management toolMaintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate.
Preferred Experience:
Utility experience preferredPMP preferredPrevious experience in RFP preparation and Systems Integrator selection process for an SAP program
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.
Note:
Any pay ranges displayed are estimations which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
#DZFED
#INDOC