SAP S4 Operations Project​/Implementation Manager

* TEKsystems has a direct placement role for a SAP S4 Implementation Project Manager. Ideally the candidate would be local to Denver market but client is open to remote as long as open to monthly trips to Denver. This is a full time placement role only.
* Our customer will soon begin a large ERP transformation project - moving from an old version of SAP ECC to SAP S/4

HANA on RISE. This will be a 3-year global project impacting the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
This is essentially a technical PM role - technical meaning the ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of SAP Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehouse Management. He or she will manage the deliverables and a project plan that will roll up to the overall program plan.

The right candidate will understand how the SAP solution works from a technical perspective, but also be able to manage this worksteam within the program. He or she must also be able to identify risks, especially related to S/4 implementations.
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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4

HANA Implementation (Project) Manager to lead the Operations workstream of our S/4

HANA business transformation. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert and delivery leader for transforming legacy ERP and shop floor systems into SAP S/4

HANA, with a focus on Supply Chain, Production Planning, Manufacturing Execution, and Quality Management. This role will report to the overall SAP S/4 Program Leader with a dotted line into th VP of Supply Chain.

Required Experience:

The ideal candidate has successfully led an ECC to SAP S/4

HANA transformation for the Operations work streams in a global, highly regulated environment. Proven experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional ERP programs with discipline, urgency, and a focus on measurable business value is essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP S/4

HANA solutions across Supply Chain and Manufacturing functions.

* Partner with the program teams and the leadership teams, technology teams and system integrator representing Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

* Lead 4 in a box functional teams (function workstream, IT and SI) throughout program milestones and deliverables.

* Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system solutions, focusing on modules such as LWM, P2P, MDG, MTD, FTP, QM and integration with SAP ME/MII or DMC.

* Conduct process workshops with stakeholders from Procurement, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, R&D, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.

* Drive and lead program governance for Operations, support process harmonization and standardization across our global footprint.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT) to ensure integration and end-to-end process alignment.

* Ensure thoughtful People, Change and Learning partnering with our Organizational Change Management Lead for training and organizational readiness.

* Define and document To-Be processes and support Fit-to-Standard assessments.

* Support master data design and data migration strategy for production-related data (BOMs, routings, work centers, etc.).

* Coordinate with technical teams on custom development, system integration, and interfaces (MES, LIMS, SCADA, etc.).

* Facilitate testing (SIT, UAT), training, and change management activities related to operations and manufacturing.

* Skilled in the concepts of GxP & ISO Validation Protocols

* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

* Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure global alignment and buy-in across the organization.

* Interface with all levels of management to provide strategic and tactical advice on project planning execution, change management and keep leadership well informed.

* Tracks status and metrics on the project delivery and value; escalates to functional management upon identification of deviations (or potential deviations) from plan and budget.

* Monitors program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

* Resolves and/or escalates program-related issues in a…