SAP Project Manager

Qualifications:

· At least eight (8) years of solid experience in managing implementations of IT/Software projects

· Implemented at least ten (10) full-blown projects and proficient in Project and Delivery Execution

· Can handle multiple projects under different clients

· Can work on fast paced environment

· SAP consulting skills, SAP Project Management skills, SAP Change Management skills

· Has exposure with technologies like: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft etc.,

· Graduate of any Business Administration course, with computer background

· Proficient in MS Office Suite/ Project Management Tools/ Methodology

· PMP Certified is an advantage

PROJECT RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Design and implement solutions
• Comprehend business strategies and requirements and develop necessary designs and plans to ensure projects and solutions satisfy those needs
• Act as a contributing member of the project team from project inception to completion
• Actively listen to client problems and needs to implement that information when creating solution plans
• Provide advice and make decisions about which technologies would be suitable to use for various projects
• Collaborate with project managers and other staff members to monitor projects, develop budgets and timelines for solutions
• Assess and evaluate risk as required
• Maintain understanding of how individual work and decisions fit into the broader organizational picture
• Keep skills updated and remain proactively aware of happenings and current events in the industry
• Mentor, educate, and train colleagues as requested

IT Project Management

• Manages projects within the planned scope, timetable and cost.
• Creates executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies project methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

IT Project Accounting

• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manages project budget.
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate billing
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue and margins

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Management

• Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.
• Understands our pricing model and billing procedures.
• Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.

Communication

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical Understanding

• Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Leadership

• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator’s career interests.
• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
• Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Team work

• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member’s contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
• Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.

Client Management

• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

People Development

• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors project team members.

Internal Operations

• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Leads internal teams/task forces
• Approves team members’ time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.