Project Manager - SAP Ariba

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Day to day responsibility to lead eProcure (Ariba S2P) programs
• Lead cross-functional project teams in a heavily matrixed operating environment
• Prioritize, schedule, and drive project plans with groups and resources that do not report to you directly
• Partner with the IT Project Management Office and business unit sponsors to secure project approval and planning
• Create, manage, and communicate project schedules, plans, and budgets
• Manage all project communications including status reporting, team updates, management report outs, and monthly steering committee meeting preparation
• Act as a change agent and champion of methodology within the project team
• Seek out, benchmark, and champion implementation of industry best practices
• Develop benefits realization (ROI) measurement mechanism, baseline and manage throughout the project lifecycle
• Think strategically and act tactically

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:
• Looking for a business/functional process expert with technology skills versus a strong technical background with functional knowledge
• Demonstrable knowledge of procurement, financial and accounting concepts, as well as systems adeptness
• BS or BA degree required, MBA preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in project management experience in manufacturing industry, preferably from the Supply Chain / Sourcing / Procurement function
• Experience executing all size and types of projects and multi project programs
• Experience with leading cross-functional teams, creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, managing resources in a matrix environment and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization
• Knowledge or experience with project management tools, analysis and research tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools
• PMP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong presentation skills and confidence presenting to, and working with, executives and leaders in other functions and business units
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to influence various levels within the organization necessary to achieve project goals
• Thorough understanding of business processes, with an emphasis on procurement lifecycle (Source to Pay), as well as a basic understanding of information systems and the related infrastructure technology areas
• Demonstrated ability to forecast savings, work, effort, budget, etc.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including managing resources in a matrix environment, ability to build strong relationships, and foster an effective team environment
• Excellent time and task management skills with ability to provide direction and focus on deliverables
• Ability to understand, define, and satisfy the business needs – both defined and not yet known – of the procurement community
• Proficient in MS-Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Project especially)
• Highly energetic, motivated, and creative
• Ability to drive initiatives cross-functionally and across multiple divisions

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Creedence Talent Consulting is a human resource management services company that provides sustainable and high quality Talent Acquisition solutions across the Middle East.

The team at Creedence Talent Consulting has a collective experience of over 25 years in Recruitment and HR. Guided by a very direct belief of ’working’ in the best interest of our clients, Creedence Talent Consulting aims at becoming a source of strategic support and competitive advantage for its clients, thus forging advantageous relationships on the sound foundations of sustainability, high quality solutions & trust.

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