IT Program Manager – SAP GTS (5880-1)  Santa Clara, CA

IT Program Manager – SAP GTS (5880-1)  Santa Clara, CA

 
 Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 7 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Information Technology Industry: Information Technology and Services Pay rate : View hourly payrate Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Job Description

7+ years of experience in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)
Senior IT Program Management
Key Responsibilities:

Manages the SAP GTS migration project including but not limited to the following activities:
Defines the project charter, develops governance structure, prepares detailed project plan, monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending.
Conduct scoping, planning and design workshop engaging business & cross functional teams
Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints.
This role is most common in a matrix type organization:

Requires a technical background with SAP GTS implementation or migration experience to complete its overall project management responsibility
Ability to conduct meeting with executive leadership team during different phases of the project
Defines direction, adaption to change requirements while conquering obstacles, as well as managing business organization plans and knowing where to shift.
Education and Experience

8-10 years of experience in managing SAP implementation/ upgrade projects including 2-3 full life cycle implementations
Bachelor’s degree with certification Project Management professional
Experience in adopting PMI or advanced project methodologies in SAP projects, preferable in GTS implementation
Experience in managing scoping, design, build, test and production cutover phases of projects
Excellent communication skills to articulate & present periodic project status, highlighting the issues & risks and action plans
Familiarity with Global Trade, Sales and Logistics business processes would be a plus
Strong English verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills and eagerness to drive deliverables to closure
Self-starter and proactive, including managing deliverables, able to work independently, understanding timelines and deadlines with minimal guidance
Additional Notes:

Please submit the candidate's resume in PDF format.
Please note that TCS does not consider former full-time employees (FTEs) for rehire. Additionally, individuals who have previously worked at TCS as contractors must observe a minimum waiting period of six months before being eligible for re-engagement.
MUST HAVE:

8-10 years of experience in managing SAP implementation/ upgrade projects including 2-3 full life cycle implementations
7+ years of experience in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)
Bachelor’s degree with certification Project Management professional
Experience in adopting PMI or advanced project methodologies in SAP projects, preferable in GTS implementation
Experience in managing scoping, design, build, test and production cutover phases of projects.