Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager - SAP for our client.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Initiation
Work with technical and business leaders to define project investment opportunities, including scope, schedule, budget, and benefits
Identify and negotiate project resource requirements with delivery organizations (internal & external), set delivery expectations, and evaluate delivery performance;
• Project Delivery
Direct accountability for planning and executing one or more Agile or Waterfall projects as solution scope requires to project performance criteria (on time, within scope, on budget, and meeting quality standards) as defined in the project statement(s);
Develop project estimate basis using Agile software development estimation techniques
Work with Product and resource owners to identify internal and external stakeholders, and then lead stakeholders management activities throughout the project life cycle;
Own the development and review of project requirements with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure project will deliver to the planned benefits
Facilitate interactions between Technical Leads, Project Delivery Staff, and QA Leads to ensure that project delivery and testing completion are aligned
Facilitate cross-departmental project delivery activities, and gain commitment for delivery while managing competing demands, to ensure that project delivery dates are not compromised
Plan project implementations, facilitate implementation dry runs, and lead Go live activities to ensure production implementations do not adversely impact the production environment
Escalate material issues and risks to leadership in a timely fashion
Ensure that Organizational Change Management activities are completed to drive product adoption
Ensure that Transition to Support is planned for, completed, and approved  so that the support organization can support all new or modified systems
• Project Controls
Follow IS PMO processes regarding deliverables, stage gates, and controls in accordance with SOX and management controls compliance;
Create and maintain project financials across project cost budget managed in SAP and Excel; provide accurate and timely project financial submissions;
Develop, monitor and control all aspects of project delivery in accordance with client IS PMO and project management best practices
Develop, and support the development, of presentations to senior management regarding project scope, schedule, budget, and current status updates.
• Team Leadership
Provide project leadership:  set clear goals, engage team members, resolve conflict and recognize team member contributions appropriately;
• Conduct regular lessons learned sessions to ensure continuous improvement of project teams.

The Requirements:
• 20+ years of experience leading large, multi-stakeholder business focused application development IS projects; At least 5-10 years of SAP project management experience is required for this job.
• Rapidly learn new business processes and operating practices, and apply this knowledge to improve project planning and delivery;
• Self-starter, the successful candidate demonstrates strong accountability and pride of ownership to deliver quality solutions;
• Deliver Custom Development, and/or Application Integration projects using primary Iterative, Agile or Waterfall Project methodologies;
• Lead SOW development, participate in contract negotiations, and manage Vendors and materials delivery;
• Hands-on experience using Jira and Microsoft Project to plan and deliver projects
• Ability to communicate and influence decision making at executive and working levels, with demonstrated prioritization and conflict resolution experience;
• Advanced project management practical expertise across knowledge areas: scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk and procurement and integration management;
• University degree or equivalent in Commerce/Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science;
• Project Management Professional certificate (PMP) or equivalent experience;
• PMI-ACP or Certified Scrum Master would be considered an asset.
 
Maplesoft Group prides itself on its distinct corporate culture and recognizes that success is a direct reflection of our most valuable asset - our people.  Therefore, attitude and ambition are key personality traits we seek out, along with skill and aptitude, in potential employees.

Maplesoft Group is committed to having a diverse, representative workforce and continuing to build an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Maplesoft Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal peoples or any other legally protected factors. 

All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. 

We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. We can be reached at Maplesoft Info at info@maplesoftgroup.com.

We thank you for your interest in Maplesoft Group and wish to advise you, that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

 

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