We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Lead SAP IBP Implementation Project Manager in Vernon Hills, Illinois. This opportunity is within the Chemicals Manufacturing industry, where the successful candidate will be pivotal in leading and managing a comprehensive SAP IBP implementation project.
Responsibilities: • Ensure the successful deployment of the SAP IBP implementation project through diligent planning, execution, risk management, and issue resolution. • Collaborate with business teams, stakeholders, and third-party implementation partners to establish the project scope, objectives, and key deliverables. • Facilitate effective engagement and communication among cross-functional teams with key business units. • Manage project governance, including status reporting, steering committee updates, and milestone tracking. • Work in close coordination with IT, supply chain, finance, and business operations to integrate SAP IBP or SAP S/4HANA Forecasting and Planning with existing systems seamlessly. • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, addressing potential obstacles to project success. • Oversee change control processes and ensure proper documentation of configurations, workflows, and business processes. • Support training, testing, and user adoption to ensure a smooth transition to SAP IBP or SAP S/4HANA Forecasting and Planning. • Uphold compliance, data security, and best practice standards throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Requirements: • Proficiency in Cloud Technologies is essential for this role. • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is required. • The successful candidate must have a strong understanding and experience in AB Testing. • Expertise in Business Process Functions is a key requirement. • Ability to create and manage Business Requirement Document is necessary. • The Lead SAP IBP Implementation Project Manager must have experience in Change Management. • A strong understanding and experience in SAP Integrated Business Planning is required. • Knowledge of SAP integrations is essential. • The candidate must have experience in Cross Functional Project Management. • A strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA is required. • Proficiency in SAP ECC is necessary for this role. • Experience in Forecasting & Modeling is a key requirement. • The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of various SAP Modules.