{SAP JOBS USA:155830} Requirements IT Project Manager & SAP Project Manager - Jackson MI - Contract

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We do have a job opportunity with one of our direct client. If you are comfortable with below job description please send me your updated resume along with current location and best rate.

I have the following two positions are opened. Both positions are located in Jackson MI

1. SAP Project Manager

2. IT Project Manager

For Details, See descriptions below:

1.Project Manager - SAP

Project Manager Lead  is responsible for the performance of a medium to large sized technical project,  several small or medium sized projects, or a definable portion of a larger technical program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities. Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation and testing in accordance with project objectives. The candidate is required to use Client's program management tools to manage project work plans, issues, risks, and dependencies.  The candidate produce status reports and conducts status meetings and facilitates issue resolution and risk management sessions. Leading/facilitating the Risk, Issues, and Change Management processes and planning and lessons learned meetings. Mentoring teams on the use of Clarity, Open Workbench, and our Project Management Methodology and System Development Life Cycle processes, and SAP's ASAP methodology - developing presentations - identifying process improvement opportunities. Skills: Excellent planning skills using industry planning applications (i.e. Microsoft project)  Attention to detail  Proficiency with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills Ability to resolve highly complex technical issues  Ability to manage, coordinate, guide a project team of technical professionals  Outstanding leadership skills  Ability to manage complex projects  Excellent negotiation skills Ability to work well with senior management Ten or more years in IT related project management, planning and scheduling large, complex project scheduling/planning/management across multiple teams. Minimum 3 full lifecycle sap project execution experience, knowledge of ASAP methodology . Education & Experience: 1) Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field 2) 9+ Years and demonstrated ability in managing projects similar in scope and complexity to the project requirement. The Project Manager leads and manages IT projects.  This role manages, supports, and assists all aspects of a project from original concept through the final implementation, ensuring governance process adherence, project continuity, and stakeholder management.  The Project Manager develops project budgets and is responsible for performance against financial parameters and monitoring and reporting on projects.  She/he has responsibility for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project oriented work efforts. The Project Manager is responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of business partners.  The role coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and resources of the work effort being managed.  The Project Manager is responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, and escalating associated risks, issues and change requests appropriately.  The role oversees the work of project based resources and assists with performance reviews.   Project Managers utilize the corporate and department specific project management processes and methodologies to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet business partner expectations.  Project Managers provide feedback to the Project Management Office, PMO, and/or the Enterprise Project Management Office, EPMO, for recommendations for process improvement and for capturing lessons learned for sharing across the organization.  Project Managers are also responsible for ensuring that the change management activities (the "people side" of change) are planned for and implemented.  They assist Program Manager(s) in partnering with senior management of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise.   Primary Responsibilities Manage all aspects of IT projects, including monitoring scope, schedule, cost, quality, dependencies, and benefits throughout the project lifecycle Develop and maintain project cost estimates, budgets and financial forecasts Responsible for performance against financial parameters and monitoring and reporting on projects Create project artifacts, such as project plans, metrics, team and stakeholder communications, resource requirements and schedules Identify and acquire project resources Monitor and report project performance against the project plan and take corrective action when required Ensure that requirements are developed, understood and prioritized  Ensure that deliverables meet the agreed upon requirements and are completed on schedule, within budget, and with the defined level of quality Manage the project risk, issue and change request process Manage the work of project-based resources and the day-to-day interactions with suppliers Provide guidance for team members and review overall progress Provide critical feedback to the individual members and/or the team member's manager when necessary Assist with the performance reviews for project-based resources Ensure projects follow all company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards Identify and highlight risks and issues within the project and escalate appropriately Devise effective mitigation and escalation strategies to address risks  Lead regular project reviews with project sponsors and stakeholders Propose governance structures and processes to drive and manage the project Support the implementation of the company and department project management methodology and governance tools Drive projects through project governance methodology and ensure compliance to stage gates  Suggest project management related process improvements Capture lessons learned and communicate to the PMO and EPMO for sharing with other projects Ensure that the project is formally closed Technical Knowledge and Experience Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools Experience with planning and managing all phases of system development (e.g., requirements gathering, design, configuration, development, COTS selection, testing, conversion and application support) Successful delivery of multiple cross-functional, medium complexity projects  Experience leading projects in multiple technologies and functions Knowledge and or experience with waterfall and agile SDLC techniques  Demonstrated understanding of leadership principles, resource management practices, and organizational change management techniques Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities within a shared services organization model SAP Billing Experience (Preferred) Data Analytics and Reporting Experience (Preferred)  Utility Smart Energy (Gas/Electric) Experience (Preferred) PMP certification (within 3 years of entering the PM job family) Core Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to perform a variety of duties and multi-task. Strong leadership skills Executive level presentation skills Ability to maintain a balance of business and technical perspectives. Good listening skills and ability to innovate and brainstorm around business ideas and needs. Ability to be resourceful, creative, and maintain flexibility. Provide leadership and vision to the team acting as facilitator and coach. Ability to manage multiple vendors. 2. IT Project Manager   Job Requirement: Position Description: Looking for strong, assertive, outgoing Project Manager who takes responsibility for the project. Proactive, jumps right in, doesn't sit around waiting for direction, seeks it out. Owns the project management piece.  Doesn't just go through the PMO checkbook, strives for quality and efficiency. Able to work with other strong individuals, not afraid to address issues, comfortable speaking with upper management and sometimes executives. Organized, good communicator (written and verbal), articulate. Great leader but also able to take direction.  Responsible for full-life cycle projects including Requirements, Design, Build, Test and Implementation phases. Understand business problems and how technology can help to solve them.  Ability to support project planning. Provide initial estimates of the size, effort, schedule and cost for a profitable project.  Develop and implement a project communication plan. Develop and implement a knowledge transfer plan. Manage team deliverables and assigned tasks. Lead the day-to-day analysis and requirement gathering phases of projects. Lead overall functional and technical design.  Lead team-programming efforts; provide programming assistance to team members.  Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive test plan and testing approach for a system development effort, and lead the implementation and turnover of software to clients.  Effectively deal with internal and external clients and management.  Provide leadership for larger and complex written communications.  Lead and deliver client presentations, leverage team skills and experience, and support team members through mentoring. Skills Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously  Strong initiative Successful record of leadership development and implementation of creative strategies and innovative solutions  Strong Project Management knowledge Responsible, accountable Well-organized, good planner Strong skills in cutover planning, implementation Skills Preferred: PMP Certified Strong Project Management skills Technical/IT Background strongly preferred Strong SDLC Integration/Architecture desired

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Shyamayi Dakoju

Esskay Inc

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Email:s.dakoju@esskaysoft.com

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