SAP Senior Program Manager - Remote US Position (Plano, TX, US)

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Req ID:356628

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a SAP Senior Program Manager - Remote US Position

Our SAP Senior Program Managers work closely with different stakeholders through the client organization to coordinate the consultancy-side implementation team (management, subject matter experts, consultants, and developers) accordingly. This involves driving all the project stages, including planning and execution. A Program Manager in the SAP world wears many hats. Responsibilities will vary depending on the size of the implementation and their own technical acumen.

Please note - US Citizen or US Green Card only will be considered for this position.

We are looking for a leader with proven track record of

  • Managing programs dealing with organizational and business process transformations and large-scale initiatives
  • Managing Program stakeholders, sponsors and customer CXO executives
  • Motivating, energizing, and collaborating with team contributors at all levels in the organization, from employee to executive
  • Providing strategic direction to projects guiding and directing individual Project Managers on value realization and the management of risk
  • Focusing on outcomes and ensuring the objectives of the projects under their watch are met
  • 10+ years of successful experience managing large scale programs with SAP as a key component
  • Minimum of 10 years of SAP Program Management experience
  • Managing at least 5 full life cycle SAP Implementation Transformation programs for large enterprise clients
  • Ability to clearly demonstrate the advantages of a proposed approach or solution
  • Strong experience in the SAP Activate Methodology as well as excellent presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • The candidate is responsible for ensuring quality across all programs, projects within their portfolio ensuring project plans, scoping documentation, risk/issues logs and status reporting is line with corporate standards.
  • The candidate is the escalation point for program issues and responsible for the coordination of their resolution as per the program related governance structures
  • The candidate is responsible for the consolidation of all status reports under their portfolio.
  • The candidate will mobilize the precepts of effective project management in a manner that aligns to client culture while optimizing likelihood of meeting (or exceeding) project objectives
  • The Program Manager will manage one or more projects for our customers, providing regular steering to our Project Managers as well as thought leadership to clients
  • Manage large SAP greenfield implementations as well as Brownfield technical upgrade projects or several smaller SAP projects simultaneously including related projects in non-SAP areas
  • Work closely with individual SAP project managers, solution architects, to ensure delivery
  • Communicate effectively with clients regarding the SAP program, project methodology, technology and functionality
  • Exercise required controls and propose improvements as required, including quality plans, issues and action logs, risk management plans and change control plans, for all aspects of the assignment
  • Manage the financials for the program, ensuring revenue and margin targets for the program are in line with expectations

Required Qualification

  • 15+ years of SAP experience
  • 10+ SAP Program Manager experience
  • 5+ years of S/4 HANA transformation experience

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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