Sr. Project Manager with SAP S/4HANA expertise to manage a finance upgrade project for our insurance client

Sr. Project Manager with SAP S/4HANA expertise to manage a finance upgrade project for our insurance client

Duration: 7 Months

Location: Toronto (Hybrid 2 days a week)

Description:

Seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the SAP S/4HANA Finance Work Package as part of the Finance Modernization Program. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of the SAP S/4HANA and SAP S/4HANA Finance upgrade project, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Management:
• Develop comprehensive project plans that align with business goals.
• Coordinate with various managers and technical personnel during all project phases.
• Monitor project progress and provide detailed reports on milestones and deliverables.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Communicate proactively with program, internal, and external stakeholders.
• Provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure project alignment with business objectives.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, decisions, and assumptions.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and motivate project team members.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise:
• Utilize knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAPS/4 HANA Finance to guide the project team and stakeholders.
• Ensure technical solutions meet business requirements and align with overall IT strategy.

Must Haves:

• 6+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in SAP S/4HANA and SAP S/4HANA Finance upgrade projects.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA and SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture and functionalities (such as cloud deployments and financial services industry implementations).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• PMP and/or PRINCE2, similar project management certification is preferred.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC.
• Experience in the financial or insurance industry is a plus.