Rizing Consumer Industries is hiring: SAP Program Director (SAP Fashion/Retail E

SAP Program Director (SAP Fashion/Retail Experience Required)

Rizing, Consumer Industries is seeking a highly skilled SAP Program Director/Manager who has seasoned experience working in fast-paced, challenging environments, having led multiple S/4 implementation projects for customers. SAP Retail and/or Fashion Project Management experience is a requirement.

This role is technically hybrid, providing on-site work in West Des Moines, Iowa as needed.

The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of several complex projects (typically with several internal project teams), in terms of their scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, customer satisfaction, and employee satisfaction. Where required, the Program Manager works with the Client Project Manager/Program Manager for planning activities, obtaining necessary infrastructure support and decisions that are required for the project to progress.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop overall project road map in order to guide project planning at each level, ensuring that the plan is aligned with the strategic goals of the expected benefits.
2. Responsible for the overall management of assigned projects ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget, high quality and customer satisfaction. Is required to closely monitor critical milestones and deliverables and ensure that the terms of the SOW are met.
3. As a Program Leader:
1. Provide overall direction and mission to the project team.
2. Set up the project governance in collaboration with the customer project team and attune Management following aIR Methodology.
3. The Program Manager is responsible for creating the strategies that inform the project charter in accordance with the aIR Methodology.
4. Prepare for and conduct monthly/periodic Steering Committee meetings and publish meeting minutes.
5. Oversee weekly PMO meetings.
6. Lead, guide and motivate project team to drive results and provide appropriate support for the team when needed.
7. Work closely with consulting resources/ development resources for smooth functioning of project activities.
8. Plan and develop project team structure and make clear the roles and responsibilities of the internal and customer project teams.
9. Resolve internal / customer issues without affecting the project timelines, delivery plans etc.
10. Report exception/problems and concerns to the Program Manager / Consulting Manager, Professional Services VP and Client Management.
11. Prepare weekly progress reports and circulate to attune and customer management teams.
12. Identify and mentor a suitable person within the project team who can act as a backup/temporary Program Manager, if required.
13. May do detailed planning and lead the execution of project activities.
14. Ensure that aIR Methodology is being followed.
15. Contribute to the enhancement of the aIR Methodology.
4. Communicate and stay in touch with the Senior Management of the Customer organization with regard to the progress of the project.
5. Identify and analyze all program risks and prepare contingencies if required.
6. Interact with attune Country Organizations when support is required.
7. As and where required the Program Manager would need to get involved in conflict resolution.
8. Work with the Customer management team for planning activities, obtaining necessary infrastructure support and decisions that are required for the project to progress.
9. Be aware of all situations in the projects and be sensitive to customer needs.
10. Perform any additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when required by the management.

Required Experience

1. At least 12 years prior work experience in Project Management (projects of a larger/complex scale) or at least 10 years of SAP functional experience.
2. Industry knowledge with proven track record of project management skills.
3. Exposure to project management at a global scale.
4. Knowledge and experience in the attune Implementation methodology.

Required Qualifications & Skills

1. General degree or equivalent/recognized professional qualifications.
2. Lateral knowledge of SAP modules would be advantageous.
3. Formal training/certification in Project Management.
4. Proven track record of excellent project planning skills.
5. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
6. Leadership skills – ability to motivate and lead multiple teams in achieving common goals.
7. Ability and willingness to take on new initiatives/technologies and management methodologies.
8. Great influencing skills.
9. Extremely customer service oriented.
10. Excellent people management and motivational skills.
11. Willing and able to plan project activities at a detailed level.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Retail, and Retail Apparel and Fashion