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ARKA Danbury
100 Wooster Heights Road
Danbury, CT 06810, USA

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As the SAP Technical Project Lead, you will be the primary in-house SAP resource who will lead coordination of our SAP support and enhancements in partnership with business stakeholders and third party vendors. You will develop an understanding of the current SAP landscape and utilize your expertise to identify areas of improvement and champion new processes that increase quality, productivity, and efficiency.

You are process oriented and analytical, but comfortable with ambiguity due to the ever-changing environment supporting a growing company.

• Project manage SAP S/4 HANA system support activities including enhancements related to refining requirements, performing analysis of requirements and determining the best user-friendly solution
• Primary liaison with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements
• Vendor management and ensure accountability of third party SAP vendor
• Lead cross‑functional relationships to collaborate on identifying business needs as it relates to SAP system requirements
• Identify and manage risks proactively while acting on potential risks/issues and provide proposals to senior management if escalation is required
• Ensure all projects have a timeline, budget, and scope and are monitored and reported on throughout the lifetime of the project
• Develop visualizations for metrics, key performance indicators, and data solutions to ensure decisions are informed and data driven
• Engage with the IT Project Management Team, utilizing standard processes, templates, and reporting to ensure broad visibility of project status
• Implement document control policies and documentation templates
• Monitor project progress and implement changes where necessary
• Monitor expenditures in accordance with the budget
• Ensure compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards
• Compile project reports and inform management regarding problems
• Ensure project complies with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other policies
• Project manage other IT related projects as required

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of project management experience; experience managing SAP ERP projects required
• Prior SAP hands‑on configuration experience is a plus
• Proven experience in vendor management and accountability
• Self‑disciplined with a proven track record of driving project deadlines/milestones within a dynamic environment while maintaining the highest standard of compliance and quality
• Ability to work in a dynamic rapidly changing environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities to lead and resolve daily issues
• Ability to speak up as appropriate while identifying and escalating issues as required
• Ability to proactively anticipate business requirements and provide strategic recommendations
• Strong prioritization and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high degree of flexibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication is required

• Aerospace industry experience is a plus

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with industry‑leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)