Description

THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE AND IS REQUIRED TO BE ON SITE IN PHILADELPHIA, PA

Fixed-term assignment for 12 months 

The SAP Business Project Manager will lead cross-functional operational teams with the project to successfully implement SAP (bioMérieux core model) at our manufacturing site in Philadelphia.

The management of the SAP project will be done in tandem by the business PM (this position) with the IS/IT Project Manager.

Primary Job Duties:

• Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Organize project activities around different workstreams to cover all business activities (requirements gathering, data migration, roles & Authorizations, design review, training, testing, cut-over, go-live and hyper-care)
• Evaluate need for business resources and plan their participation to the project activities with their managers. Organizing project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, planning and determining resource requirements.
• Bring – in subject matter experts from other US sites and some global functions
• Develop and maintain project schedules from initiation to closure, and manage dependencies
• Responsible for project risk management, including risk mitigation plan
• Managing effective communication at the site and regional level.
• Reporting on the status of projects including timing, and staffing, Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget. Communicate effectively to stakeholders and leadership, fostering transparency and collaboration.
• Manage project documentation, change control, and transition activities to ensure project success.
• Prepare cut-over and go-live activities with a strong focus on business continuity
• Anticipate and minimize impact on operational activity throughout the entire duration of the project (productivity, scrap rate, back orders,…)       

Education, Training, & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree required in Project Management, Business, or related applicable field. 
• PMP certification or similar Project Management Certification is preferred. 
• 5+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional teams, including implementation and system migrations in SAP (or another ERP system). 
  • Ability to manage all the project elements: scope, budget, planning, risk and quality. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem-solving and digital literacy.
• Understand complex information and interpret it accurately, often requiring critical thinking and analysis to grasp the full picture
• Creativity in forming new ideas, solutions, and approaches to challenges; to think outside-the-box
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity
• Planning objectives and strategies to achieve them within a set timeline
• Managing and measuring work by tracking progress, performance, and goal achievement using metrics and KPIs
• Solution oriented in the face of conflict
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
• Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
• Maintain composure by having the skill of staying calm, focused, and professional in high-pressure or stressful situations

•       A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options 
•       Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
•       Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
•       Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match. 
•       Adoption Assistance 
•       Wellness Programs 
•       Employee Assistance Program 
•       Commuter Benefits 
•       Various voluntary benefit offerings 
•       Discount programs 
•       Parental leaves 

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