IT Program Manager c2c hiring Santa Clara, CA

Role: IT Program Manager

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

 

Key Skills: IT Program Manager, SAP Global Trade Services (GTS), PMP Certification, PMI, 2-3 full life cycle implementations

 

Job Description

·      11+ years of experience in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)

·      Senior IT Program Management

 

      Key Responsibilities:

·         Manages the SAP GTS migration project including but not limited to the following activities:

·         Defines the project charter, develops governance structure, prepares detailed project plan, monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending.

·         Conduct scoping, planning and design workshop engaging business & cross functional teams.

·         Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints.

 

      This role is most common in a matrix type organization:

·         Requires a technical background with SAP GTS implementation or migration experience to complete its overall project management responsibility.

·         Ability to conduct meetings with the executive leadership team during different phases of the project.

·         Defines direction, adaption to change requirements while conquering obstacles, as well as managing business organization plans and knowing where to shift.

 

Education and Experience

·         11+ years of experience in managing SAP implementation/ upgrade projects including 2-3 full life cycle implementations.

·         Bachelor’s degree with certification Project Management professional

·         Experience in adopting PMI or advanced project methodologies in SAP projects, preferable in GTS implementation.

·         Experience in managing scoping, design, build, test, and production cutover phases of projects.

·         Excellent communication skills to articulate & present periodic project status, highlighting the issues & risks and action plans.

·         Familiarity with Global Trade, Sales and Logistics business processes would be a plus.

·         Strong English verbal and written skills

·         Strong organizational skills and eagerness to drive deliverables to closure.

·         Self-starter and proactive, including managing deliverables, able to work independently, understanding timelines and deadlines with minimal guidance.

 

MUST HAVE:

·         Experience in managing SAP implementation/ upgrade projects including 2-3 full life cycle implementations.

·         Min 7+ years of experience in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)

·         Bachelor’s degree with certification Project Management professional

·         Experience in adopting PMI or advanced project methodologies in SAP projects, preferable in GTS implementation.

·         Experience in managing scoping, design, build, test, and production cutover phases of projects.