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Job Title: Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA Implementation (Integrated Schedule & Project Coordination Focus)
Location: Charlotte
Job Type: Contract
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead and manage the integrated project schedule for a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation. This role will also support project coordination and administrative functions, including reporting, meeting facilitation, team communications, and onboarding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise ERP deployments, be proficient in tools like JIRA, SharePoint, SmartSheet, and preferably qTest, and demonstrate a proactive approach to aligning cross-functional teams and driving schedule adherence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and manage the integrated master schedule for the SAP S/4HANA program, ensuring alignment across all workstreams (technical, functional, data, testing, change management, etc.).
- Drive alignment of schedules and milestones across teams, ensuring consistency and visibility of key deliverables.
- Gather and consolidate regular status updates from workstream leads and stakeholders to maintain schedule accuracy.
- Apply SAP Activate methodology to structure and guide project phases, deliverables, and milestones.
- Identify and manage schedule risks, dependencies, and critical paths; proactively escalate issues and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate regular schedule review meetings and provide clear, actionable reporting to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Support project governance processes, including stage gate reviews and quality assurance checkpoints.
- Assist with administrative project tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing team update emails, and maintaining project documentation.
- Support onboarding of new team members by coordinating access, documentation, and orientation activities.
- Utilize project management tools (e.g., SmartSheet, JIRA, SharePoint, MS Project) to maintain visibility and control over the schedule and project artifacts.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
- 5+ years of project management experience, including integrated schedule management and cross-functional coordination.
- Experience with at least one full-cycle SAP implementation; familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Activate methodology.
- Proficiency in project scheduling and collaboration tools such as SmartSheet, JIRA, SharePoint, and MS Project.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with system integrators and third-party vendors.
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery models.
- Experience using qTest or similar test management tools.
- Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM, or other SAP project tools.