SAP Project Manager (US Citizen or Permanent Resident required)

Description

About LSI

LSI is an independent provider of SAP solutions, specifically catering to the Public Sector while also offering specialized skills in the media and entertainment industries. Leveraging deep expertise and cutting-edge technologies, LSI empowers organizations to modernize, allowing them to operate at the pace of today’s business landscape.

LSI excels at navigating the intricate challenges faced by public sector organizations. We collaborate with stakeholders to foster change and build the agile organizations of tomorrow, utilizing today’s technologies. Our cloud solution enables businesses to scale rapidly, lower overhead costs, and provide the flexibility that both employees and customers require.

Job Overview

Oversee all facets of the software implementation project to complete the effort on time within budget and with the contracted scope.

Proven successful experience in:

• Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing of a software implementation project.
• Developing and delivering plans for integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, staff management, communications management, risk management, procurement management, issue management, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead or oversee all facets of the project.
• Develop and maintain and loaded and leveled work plan to deliver all contractual deliverables and work products within the contracted start and end dates.
• Develop and maintain an accurate project budget for actual and forecasted hours.
• Maintain or improve the contracted margin.
• Track and deliver all contracted deliverables on schedule.
• Track and deliver all contracted work products.
• Track and deliver all methodology required work products.
• Maintain deliverable and work product quality.
• Track and meet contracted and work plan milestones.
• Maintain the project contract and execute change orders as needed to make sure the contract matches the project that is being delivered.
• Lead and manage the project team members (including employees and contractors).
• Proactively seek feedback and guidance from leadership.
• Track and effectively communicate the project status both up and down the communication chain.
• Execute effective overall project communications.
• Participate in pre-sales activities or additional internal tasks as required.
• Deliver assigned projects following established PMO standards/guidelines, as well as within SAP Methodology standards.
• Establish and maintain an effective Issue and Risk Management plan.
• Serve as the initial escalation point for all project issues, risks, and changes.
• Proactively communicate resource needs and maintain model throughout the project life cycle.
• Facilitate conflict resolution within the team and escalate when needed.
• Supports the program manager on assigned tasks or manages a group of sub-activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in project management.

Required Skills

• Full SAP lifecycle implementation experience.
• 5+ years of industry and project management experience.
• 3+ years experience in either State & Local government, K-12, Utilities, Higher Education, Healthcare, or Defense industries.
• Knowledge of key integration points between core modules or solutions such as FI, CO, MM.
• Ability and desire to work with people as part of a high-performance team.
• Ability to meet client’s needs with a strong commitment to service.
• Ability to manage customer expectations against contractual agreements.
• Understanding of Matrix organizational structures.
• Strong desire to excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client presentation experience.
• Solid experience in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project).

Additional Key Skills

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service focus and attitude.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.
• Strong ability to listen, respond and build trust.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong ability to manage detailed tasks to completion.
• A Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• Public Sector Experience highly desirable.
• CAPM, PMP, and/or Activate certification preferred.

This role requires occasional travel.

LSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. LSI’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.