SAP Program Manager (C4C, S4) Full time Multiple locationsColorado Springs CO , Santa Clara CA , Wilmington DE

Job Location : Colorado Springs CO , Santa Clara CA , Wilmington DEManaged at least 2 full worldwide implementations of SAP S4 or C4 Sales/ServiceExperience managing projects across multiple ERP/CRM platforms preferred.Experience in end-to-end SAP delivery of IT projectsCore SAP ERP, CRM, SAP Cloud Applications, BI, NetWeaver, and integration technologies

Primary Accountabilities:The SAP Program Manager leads IT project teams in providing IT solutions to complex, high-impact business problems from project requests through the implementation of integrated solutions and/or infrastructure services. Has ongoing accountability for all processes, resources, budgets, and deliverables related to IT projects. Oversees the team of internal and external IT resources as they plan, track and execute the project from start to completion. Recommends changes to improve the IT project management methodology.

This position also includes:Reduces company-wide-impacting business requirements into global, structured IT programs.Delivers the complex, IT programs in the plan of record, typically leading a team of IT project managers and coordinators.Resolves complex scope, budget, and timeline conflicts, influencing executive-level sponsors as appropriate.Upgrades the overall IT project methodologies with industry-leading best practices

Responsibilities:Develops and maintains relationships with senior leaders and executives in the organization.Manages consulting partners in planning and delivery of IT programs.Maintains a strong external perspective about how other leading edge companies are solving similar problems and challenges.Helps to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, contributing to the development of others. Participate in the assessment and development of capability for internal and external teams.

Requirements:Experience managing projects in key/core areas of technology (Core SAP ERP, CRM, SAP Cloud Applications, BI, NetWeaver, and integration technologies)Experience in end-to-end SAP delivery of IT projectsExperience integrating SAP platforms and components with non-SAP platforms and third-party toolsExperience managing projects across multiple ERP/CRM platforms preferred.Managed at least 2 full worldwide implementations of SAP S4 or C4 Sales/ServiceStrong foundation in program management having managed and delivered multiple enterprises IT programs focused on the implementation of packaged/custom IT applications supporting core business processesDemonstrated ability to manage financials for capital projectsTrack record of leading enterprise IT programs from inception to deliveryDomain expertise in product lifecycle management is a plus

Other Qualifications:Ability to translate complex and sometimes conflicting business goals and objectives into Business and IT strategies and plans, demonstrating good judgment and financial acumenAbility to establish a clear vision and direction for the organizationDemonstrates courage to make difficult decisions and align an organization and drive for resultsCommunicates effectively at all levels in the organization with senior levels in the business functions and Information TechnologyA key differentiator will be candidates with leadership experience in complex, highly cross-functional, global environmentsA passion for defining key success criteria and achieving breakthrough results; demonstrated ability to drive a strategy and make course corrections, where necessaryDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong industry and product knowledge to ensure we make the right technology investments for the companyExtensive experience working as part of a global, virtual team in a multi-national company. Experience working/traveling abroad preferred