Acquisition NexGen is currently in search of an SAP S/4HANA Functional Project Manager for a large Consulting Firm in Chicago, IL.
This is a Contract-to-Hire position.
Candidates must be local to Chicago, IL or it's surrounding areas. This is a Remote position with occasional travel to Chicago.
US Citizenship is required and 3rd Party Candidates WILL NOT be considered.
Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP S4 Project Manager with a strong background in the public sector to drive an IT transformation PMO capability. The ideal candidate will have expertise in effectively managing and delivering large IT transformation projects to include SAP S/4HANA programs. This role requires successful stakeholder engagement, requirements generation, functional and technical knowledge and leadership with SAP projects (specifically S4 HANA), performance management (metric analysis and SLAs tracking), and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the development of an SAP S/4HANA Program Management Office (PMO) for a large scale client transformation.
- Develop a PMO team to analyze requirements and create roadmap for system integrator deployment.
- Create governance models to review requirements and manage change while focusing on configuration vs. development solutions.
- Oversee performance metric development and monitoring to confirm system integrator is delivering the intended value defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)
- Review critical technical milestones such as blueprint, Test Plan, Initial Operating Capability, etc. as a trusted advisor to client.
- Oversee change management strategy, communications strategy, and training plan for the SAP S/4HANA deployment.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure program success.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SAP consultants, business analysts, and technical experts, to deliver the program's objectives.
- Manage risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to address project challenges.
- Ensure compliance with public sector regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle including a focus on maintaining financial auditability of systems environment.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the project team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in information technology, a Master's Degree may be used in lieu of 2 years of experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in SAP Project/Program Management, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA implementations.
- Experience in driving large-scale SAP transformations in complex environments.
- Experience working with public sector clients is preferred, but not required.
- Strong leadership and technical skills with the ability to manage an integrated multi-disciplined team to deliver a successful SAP S/4HANA deployment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage program budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on driving results and ensuring project success.
- Must be located in the Chicago area and have the ability to meet the team and the client for in person meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP S4 HANA certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Prior experience working with State & Local Government agencies.
Qualified Candidates should send a Word/PDF attached copy of their resume to Scott Gilinger at scott.gilinger@acqnexgen.com.
