Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager Lead/Specialist to lead complex IT projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a focus on SAP/S4 systems. This role is responsible for the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, project governance expertise, and a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT-related projects (Agile/Waterfall) within the SAP/S4 environment from initiation to completion.
• Proactively manage project scope, schedule, risks, budget, and resources according to PMO standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying dependencies, milestones, and critical paths.
• Monitor and forecast project spending and manage resource allocations effectively.
• Implement Agile best practices and ensure adherence to organizational project governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and issue management.
• Provide ongoing status updates, KPIs, and post-project evaluations (lessons learned).
• Mentor and guide project team members, including coaching on PMO processes and tools.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and oversee third-party governance controls.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for PMO performance and methodology consistency.
• Support performance reviews and oversight of contract and junior project managers.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, IT, or a related field and 7 years of relevant experience, or
• Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or
• A minimum of 12 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• Proven leadership in managing IT projects, particularly within ERP environments (SAP/S4).
• Experience working with large data sets and driving data-informed decisions.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and SAP.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project governance frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and KPIs in enterprise IT settings.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Preferred
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) – Preferred

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