SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Project Manager

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English speaking SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Project Manager

Short Job Description:
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 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 Leveling
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 mitigations required

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 organizational, planning and time management skills
Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability

Experience:
Preferably, the applicant:
Has, as Project Manager or Leader, successfully deployed at 5 projects (mandatory)
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 centers

Location: Brussels area
Hours per week: Full Time - indicatively from 09.00 to 18.00
Duration of the assignment: Early February Until End of July 2013 (extendable if needed).

This is an English speaking project and so English speaking is mandatory. Fluency in German or French will be an advantage.

English speaking SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Project Manager English speaking SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Project Manager English speaking SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Project Manager

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months +
(extension possible)
From
Universe Technology
Published at
01.02.2013
Project ID:
482488
Contract type
Freelance
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