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A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
We are currently seeking a seasoned SAP Program Manager to oversee multiple SAP implementations and integrations within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale SAP projects and a proven track record of delivering complex solutions.
Your role and responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple SAP programs and projects from conception through to completion. This includes coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business strategy.
 
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure adherence to these throughout the project lifecycle.
 
Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively, utilizing risk management tools and techniques.
 
Facilitate regular project status meetings with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.
 
Ensure quality control by overseeing testing phases, managing defects, and ensuring all project deliverables meet the required standards.
 
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, IT departments, and external vendors.
 
Collaborate with SAP consultants and business process owners to define and implement SAP solutions that meet business needs.
 
Monitor project performance, measuring success against defined metrics and KPIs.
 
Mentor and guide less experienced project managers and team members.
Continuously improve project management methodologies and processes within the organization.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
 An advanced degree in Project Management or a related discipline would be an asset.
 
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in an SAP environment.
 
Proven experience in managing large-scale SAP implementations or transformations.
Strong understanding of SAP solution modules, particularly  PP, APO, IBP.
 
 
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
 
Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to think strategically.
 
Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar.
 
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Certification as a PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred.

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IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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