About Us: Hitachi Energy is a pioneering organization in the energy sector, committed to driving innovation and sustainability. We operate in a hybrid work environment, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative benefits of on-site presence.
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP CoE Project Manager to lead and manage various SAP projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP functional or technical areas, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive SAP projects to successful completion while ensuring alignment with our organizational goals.
We are looking forward to your application! Please upload your documents in English.
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Your responsibilities
- Lead and manage SAP projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track and report on project performance
- Provide expertise in SAP functional and technical areas, including SAP modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, and others preferably in S4AHANA projects
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SAP CoE
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on SAP projects
- Proven experience managing SAP projects in a hybrid work environment
- Strong understanding of SAP functional and technical areas, including configuration, customization, and integration
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, ServiceNow)
- Fluent in English and Japanese
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
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