Overview: We are seeking a skilled SAP FICO Project Manager to lead and manage the implementation of SAP Financials and Controlling (FICO) modules within our organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, deep knowledge of SAP FICO functionality, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful SAP implementations. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and effective communication skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SAP FICO implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
2. Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders at all levels, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors, to ensure project requirements are clearly understood and expectations are managed.
3. Team Leadership: Provide guidance, direction, and support to project team members, including SAP consultants, business analysts, developers, and testers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
4. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively, developing contingency plans as needed to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
5. Resource Management: Coordinate resource allocation and utilization, including staffing assignments, workload distribution, and vendor management, to optimize project outcomes and maximize efficiency.
6. Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, standards, and methodologies throughout the project life cycle, conducting regular quality reviews and assessments to validate deliverables meet business requirements.
7. Change Management: Facilitate change management processes to support organizational readiness for SAP FICO implementations, including training, communication, and user adoption strategies.
8. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present project status reports, metrics, and documentation to key stakeholders, providing visibility into project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators.
9. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools, leveraging lessons learned from previous projects to optimize future implementations.
10. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with SAP implementation partners and third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations are met, deliverables are of high quality, and issues are resolved in a timely manner.