SAP Sr Project Manager - Application Support
About the job SAP Sr Project Manager - Application Support Educational Qualification
- Bachelors degree in engineering / Computer Science with at least 10 years post degree experience in the related field and industry in a techno-management role and has a widespread knowledge of IT.
- May have a postgraduate qualification such as an MSc, MBA, or other appropriate business, engineering, scientific or industry qualification
- Proven experience of operating within a large enterprise
- Experienced in evaluation of IT requirements and establishing IT Systems and Applications specifically within the Oil and Gas Industry.
- 7 years experience as IT Project Manager in a similar organization with at least 2 completed end to end projects of value US $ 500K or above.
- Knowledge and experience in all PMI knowledge areas (PMBOK) and phased predictive project management methodology. PMP certification is a plus.
- Experience in adaptive Agile Project Management and relevant Agile certification is a plus.
- Proven experience in Business Analysis and relevant Business Analysis certification is a plus.
- Desirable to have certifications in business processes like BPM, six sigma etc.
- Good working experience in Project Management tools like EPM, MS Projects etc.
- Familiar with knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (examples, but not limited to; databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes.
- Understanding of standard procurement & contracting procedures, tender documentation package within organization and has some experience in development and negotiation of SLA.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work positively with the project stakeholders.
- Sound commercial, organizational, and time management skills.
- Attention to detail, logical thinking ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
To manage and support the IT Program and projects executed by Business Applications department including in-house developed and outsourced vendor driven IT solutions.
Business analysis with functional SMEs across the Company to elicit, conceive and document requirements, define scope, implement, and trace requirements throughout project lifecycle.
Design, develop and maintain project plans and schedule projects implementation activities.
Track and review project progress, planned vs actual variance, corrective actions & updates
Develop program and project budgeting requirements, monthly and yearly forecasts.
Manage project related approvals, reporting and communication requirements.
Ensure compliance of applicable processes and procedures for project Management
Liaise with business and other stakeholders ensuring team alignment for key project decisions.
Identify project risks, assess & plan mitigation risk actions, control, and track risks.
Prevent issues proactively and address current issues timely as per the defined control actions.
Organize review meetings, testing / training sessions and requirement elicitation workshops.
Develop and manage project documentation and reporting requirement defined and governed by IT PMO for each project phase and obtain project phase exit decision approvals.
Ensure all projects are implemented with high quality deliverables, timely execution and completion within the defined budget and providing maximum value to end users.
Maintain and report portfolio projects status on Enterprise portfolio management platform.
Carry out project close out activities
Key Responsibilities- Concurrently manage multiple IT Projects following the applicable QGMS Processes and procedures
- Seeks authorization in the organization, including from the wider leadership community. Influences stakeholder groups as required to successfully gain their support and commitment.
- Maintaining status of the projects portfolio on Enterprise Portfolio Management platform ensuring all projects schedules are up to date, project status artifacts are reported monthly, project lifecycle phase documents uploaded, and gate decisions…
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