SAP PMO-Director
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Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
SAPManagement Level
DirectorJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs implement software solutions and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.In SAP programme management at PwC you will focus on overseeing and managing largescale SAP implementation projects within an organisation. You will work closely with business leaders project managers and technical teams to define project objectives develop project plans allocate resources monitor progress and mitigate risks. Working in SAP programme management you will coordinate multiple projects resources and stakeholders to enable successful delivery of SAP solutions.
Job Content:
Roles and Responsibilities
- Strategic Alignment
- Drive strategic programme management across a range of largescale SAP S/4 Hana Implementation projects.
- Align projects and programs with the overall strategic objectives of the organization
- Establish strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversee the portfolio of projects to optimize resource allocation
- Governance and Standards
- Focus on implementing consistent project management methodologies and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in terms of time cost and quality.
- Implement best practices in programme and project management.
- Resource Management
- Optimize the allocation of resources across projects to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Forecast resource needs and plan for skill development within the project teams.
- Project Oversight
- Implement systems for monitoring project progress and generating regular reports for stakeholders
- Oversee the identification analysis and management of project issues and risks.
- Project Methodologies
- Choose and implement appropriate project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall) based on project requirements
- Provide training and guidance on project management methodologies to project managers and teams.
- Performance Metrics
- Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and performance of projects.
- Conduct benchmarking against industry standards to identify areas for improvement.
- Stakeholder Communication
- Develop communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about project progress changes and challenges.
- Provide concise and relevant updates to executive leadership.
- Continuous Improvement
- Establish mechanisms for gathering feedback from project teams to identify areas for improvement.
- Continuously optimize project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Training and Development
- Identify skill gaps within project teams and implement training programs to address them.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers and team members.
- People Management
- Build a team from the ground up including involvement in recruitment selection and onboarding
- Lead teams to create a vision coach and motivate team members to support an atmosphere of trust diverse perspectives creativity and innovation. Additionally shape broader decisions on talent strategy and talent development
- Build a culture in alignment with our values
- Collaborate and partner across practices to collectively win and deliver complex engagements
Impact:
High degree of independence and influence over the Center partners and staff in the of the SAP delivery strategy. This role has Firm wide impact with global implications. The Leader is expected to establish and execute the activities that enable the behaviors structures systems and competencies required for the Firm to build a successful operating model. This individual must be an enabler and mission led and have the viewpoint and experience to work with other leaders in our business in ensuring effective operation of the model.
The role of a SAP PMO Director is pivotal in ensuring that an organizations projects and initiatives are executed successfully aligned with strategic objectives and contribute to overall business success. The manager must possess a diverse set of skills from leadership and communication to project management expertise and adaptability. By navigating challenges and implementing project management best practices he/she can play a transformative role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of an organizations project management processes ultimately contributing to its longterm success.
Professional and Educational Background:
- 20 years experience with strong background in Delivery Management managing SAP Implementation programs
- Demonstrate thought leadership in driving program strategy planning and delivery ensuring alignment with the organizational goals and objectives.
- Bachelors degree in business administration Technology or related field.
- Experience on program management tools like MS Project JIRA. ADO etc
- Project Management certifications like PMP SAP Activate or SAFE Agile is good to have.
Knowledge Competencies & Skills Preferred:
- Leadership:
- Strategic Vision: Ability to align the PMO with the organizations strategic goals.
- Strong motivation to build a practice from the ground up
- Demonstrates proven thorough abilities and success as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the worklife quality of team members; providing candid meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues. Mentoring junior staff members
- Thought leader level abilities in delivering complex engagements that are digitalled process functional and/ or enterpriselevel transformation
- Communication:
- Demonstrate proven thorough ability to utilize effectively written verbal and presentation business communication skills when interacting with clients and firm staff and/or management in a professional services business environment including articulating technical concepts to business stakeholders and driving development efforts with clients.
- Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to communicate facilitate and present cogently to and across all levels of audiences within client organization engagement teams internal staff and management
- Analytical Skills:
- Data Analysis: Analyze project data to identify trends issues and opportunities for improvement.
- ProblemSolving: Address complex problems and make informed decisions.
- Project Management Expertise:
- Project Lifecycle Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies and project lifecycles.
- Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying assessing and managing project risks.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Demonstrate proven experience in managing large scale SAP S/4 HANA implementation programs
- Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management tools and technologies.
- Data Management: Understanding of data governance and management principles.
- Adaptability:
- Appreciation and passion for designthinking critical problem solving and a curiosity for understanding the latest in business technology
- Agile Mindset: Adaptability to changing project requirements and business priorities.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging project management practices.
Additional Information:
- Travel Requirements: Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements
- Line of Service: Advisory
- Horizontal: SAP
- Designation: Director
- Location: Bangalore Hyderabad & Mumbai
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Agile Methodology Analytical Thinking Benefits Realization Management Business Case Development Business Communications Coaching and Feedback Communication Continuous Process Improvement Creativity CrossFunctional Team Coordination Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Goal Alignment Inclusion Influence Innovation Intellectual Curiosity Jira Software Learning Agility Microsoft Project Optimism 32 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
Government Clearance Required
Job Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
