SAP Manager

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Job Purpose

To execute the Information Technology related services effectively as per the given guidelines.

Job Outline

At ISB, Information Technology (IT) plays a key role in providing the requisite IT infrastructure facilities to all the stakeholders, to drive its strategic objectives in its research, teaching and business functions.

The Experienced SAP Manager has to lead the implementation of SAP HANA digital transformation. The Manager is required to Project lead/manage, with skill in planning, executing, risk management and budgeting. The manager is expected to have good management skills, SAP knowledge in at least one module of FI/MM/Basis deeply, and the ability to coordinate of team members and third-party contractors or consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage SAP implementation projects from ISB ensuring that project objectives, scope, and deliverables are met.

- Educate/create awareness to business users at different levels on the SAP System and helping them to utilise the system benefits. Ability to interact with teams and understand requirements and collaborate with stakeholders for implementation.

- Experienced in Evaluating Products and Features, Map against business requirements and recommend suitable products for implementation

- Work with service providers on project plans, technical proposals

- Evaluate, Onboard and interact with vendors and vendor Teams for implementation

- Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.

- Proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

- Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

- Understand and implement change Management Process and Quality procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

- Proven working experience as a project manager/lead in the SAP ERP implementation/support domain.

- Strong technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in SAP modules ( FICO/ MM/ SD).

- Ability to interact with teams and understand requirements and collaborate with stake holders for implementation.

- Experience in managing teams and vendor relationships.

- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Solid organizational skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

Key Competencies:

- Team management

- Planning and execution

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Effective communication and negotiation skills

- Risk management and mitigation

- Time management and ability to handle multiple priorities

Job Specification

Bachelor's degree / Master’s degree.

- Proven working experience as a project manager/lead in the SAP ERP implementation/support domain.

- Strong technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in SAP modules ( FICO/ MM/ SD).

- Experience in managing teams and vendor relationships.

- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Solid organizational skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

SAP knowledge in at least one module of FI/MM/Basis deeply

7 to 12 years experience

-Minimum of 3 year of experience in SAP project management.

- Experience in migration/end to end support for a customer/ full-cycle SAP implementations.