Description
My client a leading QLD government organisatuion is looking for an SAP Project Manager for an initial 5 month contract with possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing several technical implementation teams through the delivery phase of the larger ERP project. These streams include SAP Mobility, MDM, WiFi, Mobile Mapping & Tracking applications and the Data migration ETL process.
Responsibilities of this position will include:
- Actively participate as a member of the ERP Project Management Team in the overall delivery of the ERP project solution.
- Oversee a number of small teams to deliver specific packages of work in line with the current approved and base lined project schedule;
- Provide direction, leadership, support and guidance to the Mobility and Data teams, including the management of project deliverables for these streams;
- Report to the ERP Project Delivery Manager regarding Project deliverables, timelines and project team management.
- Report work package status and performance through appropriate project governance structures;
- Liaise with the Program Manager for PMO Organisational Services regarding the management of external service providers/vendors and vendor contract management.
- Liaise, co-ordinate and negotiate with internal and external service providers/vendors for the provision of required services;
- Liaise and co-ordinate with other ERP Project Stream leads in the development, testing and delivery of the integrated ERP solution;
- Manage all aspects of scope, risks, issues and integration associated with the work packages;
- Utilise an established customer engagement model to ensure a high level of customer input and ownership;
- Ensure alignment and compliance with the defined project management methodologies, governance structures, processes, tools, reporting regimes and approaches;
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary and/or appropriate qualifications (preferably in disciplines associated with project management) or substantial industry experience in a similar field;
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing large and complex ICT projects within a government context;
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing large ICT procurement activities;
- Demonstrated experience in managing transition activities after the project deliverables are complete in order to achieve full benefit realisation;
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects including the ability to manage project scope, risks, integration, issues and financials;
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with a diverse group of internal and external suppliers and technical resources to achieve desired outcomes;
- Written and oral communication skills at an advanced level (including the ability to consult and influence a diverse range of customers);
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation of large-scale SAP Enterprise Asset Management solutions;
- Experience with ASAP and RDS project implementation and delivery methodologies.
- Experience with IT and SAP Mobility technology platforms would be advantageous.
If you have the above skills and experience please don't hesitate and apply today!