SAP Programme Manager

Posted 09 March 2020
Salary £100000.00 - £120000.00 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
ReferenceBBBH100355_1583832919
Contact NameManpreet Sidhu

Job description

Investigo has been retained to search and recruit for an SAP Programme manager to manage the Global Template evolution and Full Deployment of our clients SAP S/4HANA programme. This role will be based in Surrey and our client is looking to review and speak with applicants ASAP.

The Project Manager for the Full Deployment is the key role in the clients Programme Global Template evolution aimed at evolving Global Template Core solution and deploying it into the first country. Apart from building a unique new to the market solution in terms of scope and technology, the 1st deployment into the first market will involve significant change management activities.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Setup the Programme of work: deliverables, team structure, governance, planning processes, reporting, risk and issue management processes, quality standards, sing-off processes, quality management plans, etc. per the programmes PMO established practices, own experience, project management best practice and Partner's best practice
  • Ensure the quality of the delivery to the agreed scope, timeline, quality, and budget
  • Manage escalations
  • Manage and develop a relationship with the programmes Strategic Partner (Tier-1 System Integrator)
  • Manage 3rd party delivery including Country-specific 3rd partners
  • Provide leadership updates at various levels e.g. Delivery Board, Steering Committee
  • Manage commercial arrangements with all 3rd parties (statement of work, change requests, etc)
  • Define terms and reference for the team and manage team performance
  • Coordinate and facilitate management meetings
  • Provide leadership and motivation to the team
  • Provide inputs to improve and excel the Project Management methodology for the next Country deployment
  • Liaise with other Programmes in the Group

Skills & Experience Needed:

  • Practical knowledge of SAP or an equivalent SI delivery methodology in Global Template context
  • Managed large teams in excess of 70 people
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Commercial management
  • Ability to continuously improve the baseline methodology and the ways
  • MS Office and MS Project Expert
  • Awareness of S/4HANA technology
  • Awareness of S/4HANA delivery method differences in comparison to traditional SAP ECC
  • Strong experience as a Programme Manager
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification
  • Evidence of managing 3rd party deliverables
  • Ability to set and maintain high compliance and standards