SAP Project Manager
Title:
Project Manager
Location: 417 E Water St., Urbana, OH 43078
Company:
Bundy Baking Solutions
Reports to: CFO
Project Manager – SAP (B1)
An SAP Business One (B1) Implementation Project Manager is responsible for leading the comprehensive deployment of SAP B1 ERP solutions across multiple small to mid-sized locations globally. This role combines strategic project oversight with in-depth functional knowledge of SAP B1 modules to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with client business requirements.
Core Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Strategy:
Develop detailed project plans that include timelines, resource allocation, and budget management. - Business Process Mapping:
Analyze current ("As-Is") business processes and design future ("To-Be") solutions within the SAP B1 environment. - Stakeholder Management:
Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and steering committees to manage expectations and resolve conflicts. - Implementation Oversight:
Lead critical phases such as system blueprinting, data migration, configuration, and integration with third-party tools (e.g., inventory management or user portals). - Quality &
Risk Management:
Proactively identify potential risks, implement strategies to mitigate them, and ensure that all deliverables meet global quality standards and compliance requirements. - Testing & Go-Live:
Coordinate User Acceptance Testing, oversee the "Go-Live" transition, and provide immediate support following implementation ("hypercare"). - Training:
Organize and facilitate training sessions for end-users and client project teams to ensure successful system adoption.
Key Skills and Experience
- Technical Expertise:
Extensive experience with SAP Business One or similar SAP platforms and related ecosystem tools on a global scale. - Methodology Knowledge:
Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or SAP Activate. - Functional Awareness:
Strong understanding of core business processes, including Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, and Production Planning. - Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Scope Creep:
Managing requests for additional features that may affect the budget and timeline. Keeping the project on course and from mission drift. - Data Integrity:
Ensuring that legacy data is cleaned and accurately migrated to the new system. - Integration Complexity:
Coordinating technical requirements for connecting SAP B1 with existing legacy systems or newer cloud services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, project management, or a related field.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification, along with relevant SAP certifications, preferred but not required.
- 8+ years of experience managing SAP implementation, upgrading, or enhancement projects on a global scale.
- Solid understanding of SAP modules and implementation methodologies. SAP B1 preferred.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and issue logs.
- Experience collaborating with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Proven ability to develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, Microsoft Project).
- Management of other projects, programs, and portfolios as needed.
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