As a Project Manager specializing in SAP projects within the manufacturing industry, your primary responsibility will be to lead the planning, execution, and closure of SAP projects. You will ensure timely, budget-compliant, and quality delivery by developing detailed project plans that include resource allocation, timelines, and milestones. For optimizing SAP solutions in manufacturing processes such as production planning, inventory management, and supply chain management, you will collaborate with manufacturing teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions. Your role will also involve providing technical leadership in SAP modules relevant to manufacturing, including SAP FICO, SD, MM, PP, PM, QM, PS, and analytics tools such as Data Lake and Tableau. It is essential to ensure best practices in SAP implementation and customization. You should have hands-on experience with integrating third-party business applications, BASIS, and GRC, and managing the integration of SAP with other systems and applications. As a leader, you will manage and mentor a team of SAP consultants and functional experts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure effective communication and management of expectations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and finance, will be necessary to meet project goals. Implementing quality assurance processes to ensure SAP solutions meet business requirements and technical standards will be part of your responsibilities. Regular project reviews and audits will help identify and mitigate risks. Identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation within manufacturing operations using SAP will be crucial. Developing and implementing strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and drive operational efficiency will be key to success in this role. Preferred candidates for this role should have 10-12 years of experience in SAP project delivery, with at least 5 years in a lead role within the manufacturing industry. Experience with SAP S/4HANA and its implementation in manufacturing environments, knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, and familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and their application in manufacturing are also desired qualifications.,
As a SAP Delivery Manager in a large manufacturing organization, your role is crucial in overseeing the implementation and delivery of SAP projects. Your extensive experience with SAP modules, particularly FICO, and strong understanding of manufacturing processes will ensure successful project execution and integration with third-party applications. Here's a breakdown of your key responsibilities: - **Project Management:** - Lead the planning, execution, and closure of SAP projects with a focus on timely, budget-compliant, and quality delivery. - Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and milestones. - **Manufacturing Expertise:** - Optimize SAP solutions for manufacturing processes such as production planning, inventory management, and supply chain management. - Collaborate with manufacturing teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions. - **SAP Technical Leadership:** - Provide technical leadership in SAP modules relevant to manufacturing, including SAP FICO, SD, MM, PP, PM, QM, PS, and analytics tools like Data Lake and Tableau. - Ensure best practices in SAP implementation and customization. - **Integration and Technical Skills:** - Have hands-on experience with integrating third-party business applications, BASIS, and GRC. - Manage and oversee the integration of SAP with other systems and applications. - **Team Leadership:** - Manage and mentor a team of SAP consultants and functional experts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. - Recruit, train, and manage team members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge. - **Stakeholder Management:** - Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and management of expectations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met. - **Quality Assurance:** - Implement quality assurance processes to ensure SAP solutions meet business requirements and technical standards. - Conduct regular project reviews and audits to identify and mitigate risks. - **Process Improvement:** - Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within manufacturing operations using SAP. - Develop and implement strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and drive operational efficiency. - **Risk Management:** - Identify and manage project risks, developing contingency plans as needed. - Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards specific to manufacturing. As for the qualifications required, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification such as PMP or SAP Certification would be a plus. Your experience should ideally span 10-12 years in SAP project delivery, with at least 5 years in a lead role within the manufacturing industry. Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, lean manufacturing principles, and Industry 4.0 technologies is also desired. Your deliverables in this role will include the successful implementation of SAP projects within specified timelines and budget, optimized manufacturing processes through effective SAP solutions, a high-performing and well-trained SAP team, effective stakeholder communication and management, and continuous improvement in SAP implementation and manufacturing processes. In terms of technical competencies, you should have a strong knowledge of SAP modules relevant to manufacturing, analytics tools, integration with other systems, deep understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices, and proven ability to lead and motivate teams. Your behavioral competencies should encompass strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and present complex information to various stakeholders. In summary, as a SAP Delivery Manager in a manufacturing organization, your role is pivotal in ensuring the successful implementation of SAP projects, optimizing manufacturing processes, and leading a high-performing team to achieve project goals and drive operational efficiency.,