Senior Project Manager - SAP S/4HANA Rollout in Newcastle upon Tyne

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We need a highly skilled and experienced SAP S/4HANA Rollout Manager to lead and successfully rollout to SAP S/4HANA in ten countries within the EU region. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented leader with a strong understanding of SAP methodologies, project management best practices, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. He will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Initiation: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Project Execution and Monitoring: Lead and manage project teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities. Oversee the execution of project tasks, track progress, and proactively identify and resolve issues and risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with all project stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, external consultants, and executive leadership. Manage expectations, provide regular updates, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• SAP S/4HANA Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA functionalities, implementation methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate), and best practices to guide the project team and ensure successful outcomes.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build, motivate, and lead high-performing project teams. Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage project budgets effectively, track expenses, and ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints. Allocate and manage project resources efficiently.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Develop and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of project deliverables and adherence to relevant standards and methodologies.
• Project Closure: Formalize project closure, including lessons learned, final reporting, and handover to relevant teams.

Skills:

• 15+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in SAP Implementations
• At least 2 end-to-end life cycle implementation experiences
• Strong Experience in conducting SAP Process workshops / Blueprint solution workshops in large client engagements and drive decisions
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Experience with project management software tools

Personal:

• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Lead team in resolving complex issues in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.