Description
We are looking for SAP VIM Manager for long term project in Brussels, Belgium.
Duration: 4 Months +
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Skills:
Global SAP VIM Project Manager
The role holder will be working in the Finance & Systems Processes Department and for the Source-to-Pay program. He/She will have responsibility for the project management of the implementation of SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), ensuring that all the milestones related to deployment of the new tool are completed on a timely basis and according to a high standard. Thanks to his/her project management skills and system and process implementation knowledge he/she will ensure a professional guidance and support during key meetings and in the decision making process.
Main responsibilities of the job:
As a Project Manager, under the guidance of the Source-to-Pay program manager, the role holder shall coordinate the deployment of the new system:
* Create (if not available) and maintain the typical project management tools such as detailed project plan, action trackers.
* Resource Levelling
* Ensure key milestones are met on time
* Ensure open points are resolved on a timely basis and escalate where appropriate.
* Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure activities are correctly executed.
* Coordinate Change Management at local site, providing Global templates and methodology
* Liaise with the Source to Pay program key members such as Global Process Owner and Program Manager
* Liaise with the SRM project manager to ensure an integrated E2E business solution
* Report status to Program management, highlighting key issues, risks and mitigation required
* He/she will have to liaise with UCB outsourcer for Finance service
Specific professional/technical expertise and key competencies required:
* Manage and monitor the projects plan to ensure successful completion of the plan activities and delivery of the project on schedule
* Provide direction and support to project team
* Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
* Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
* Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
* Change management skills in the Financial Management area especially Accounts Payable
* Good understanding of purchasing processes (ie PR to PO)
* understanding of the systems (SAP VIM, SAP MM, SAP SRM) and procedures
* Establish and implement a team culture within his/her assigned project
* Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
* Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability
* Proactive thinking
* End-user orientation
* Great attention to detail
* Quality assurance
* Commitment to excellence
* The ability to motivate his/her team
* Self-motivation
* Excellent communication skills
* Openness
* Approachability
* Fluent English is mandatory
* French/Germany is a plus
Experience:
* Has, as Project Manager or Leader, successfully deployed at 5 projects (mandatory)
o A plus: at least two SAP VIM environments or similar accounts payable tool and is aware of the business implications of such a deployment
* Has played an active role in several major SAP deployments, in different roles
* Has worked closely with Finance and Controlling in successful SAP deployments
* Has worked with offshore finance services delivery centres
Please apply.