Introduction
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team's overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!
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Your Role and Responsibilities
This role is responsible for leading a project team in delivering a solution to the client using the appropriate business measurements and terms and conditions for the project according to the project charter, project agreement or contract. They have overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management. They are responsible for managing all project resources, including subcontractors, and for establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and the client. They provide day to day direction to the project team and regular project status updates and requests for support to project stakeholders.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- SAP Implementation and Configuration: A strong understanding of SAP modules and components, including SAP ERP, CRM, SCM, BW/BI, etc. Ability to lead and oversee SAP support projects.
- Project Management: Experience in managing SAP projects, including planning, scheduling and resource management. Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
- Team Leadership and Management: Ability to lead a team of SAP professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and support. Experience in building and managing high-performing teams.
- Business Process Knowledge: In-depth understanding of business processes of electronics industries and how SAP solutions can be tailored to meet business requirements.
- Integration Skills: Understanding of how SAP systems integrate with other third-party systems and applications. Experience with middleware solutions like SAP PI/PO.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Client Management: Experience in managing relationships with client and partners. Negotiation skills for contracts and service level agreements.
- SAP Certifications: Certifications such as SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional can demonstrate a deep understanding of specific SAP modules.
- Analytics and Reporting: Familiarity with various reporting tools for management of project and understanding of project financials.