SAP Project Manager presso Farouk Systems

Farouk Systems is a global leader in the professional beauty industry, renowned for its high-quality hair care products and innovative technologies. We are currently undertaking a significant and exciting initiative to upgrade our core SAP ECC 6.0 environment to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, thereby seamlessly integrating it with our Salesforce ecosystem. 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced SAP Project Manager to lead this critical transformation.

The Opportunity: 

Implementation Partner is actively working on the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud upgrade from SAP ECC 6.0 and is currently in the Explore phase of the SAP Activate Methodology. 

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented SAP Project Manager with a strong background in Agile Project Management, a deep understanding of the SAP Activate methodology, and proven experience in managing system integration projects. You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of our SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud upgrade and its integration with our Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery while maximizing business value. This project also includes the integration of Ariba Central Invoice Management, Vertex for tax, ShipERP as an External TMS, and SPS Commerce as an EDI service, all of which connect through SAP BTP/CPI. Experience with SAP Cloud ALM for project monitoring and management is highly desirable. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise systems and contribute to the continued success of Farouk Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud upgrade project and its integrations, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Apply Agile Project Management principles and practices, including Scrum or Kanban, to facilitate iterative development, flexibility, and rapid value delivery for the core SAP implementation and the Salesforce, Ariba, Vertex, ShipERP, and SPS Commerce integrations.
• Utilize the SAP Activate methodology as the guiding framework for the SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring adherence to its phases (Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Run), workstreams, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, aligned with the SAP Activate roadmap and integration requirements.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for the SAP upgrade and all integrations in collaboration with stakeholders across business and IT functions, including the implementation partner, Argano.
• Coordinate closely with the selected SAP Implementation Partner, Argano, ensuring clear communication, shared understanding of goals, and effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, involving both internal teams and the implementation partner.
• Effectively manage and motivate cross-functional project teams, including internal resources, external consultants (from Argano), and business subject matter experts for SAP and all integrated systems.
• Proactively identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies related to the SAP implementation and all integrations, developing mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including executive leadership, project team members, the implementation partner, and administrators for all integrated systems.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the SAP implementation and the integrations, and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Manage project budget, including the implementation partner's fees, and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure the delivered SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud solution and all integrations meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Manage change control processes effectively, assessing the impact of changes on the SAP and integrated environments and ensuring appropriate approvals, in coordination with Argano.
• Facilitate the cutover planning and execution for the go-live of the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud environment and the integrated functionalities.
• Ensure proper knowledge transfer and documentation throughout the project lifecycle, involving both internal teams and the implementation partner.
• Foster a collaborative and productive project environment, promoting teamwork and open communication between internal teams and Argano.
• Oversee the integration of SAP S/4HANA with Salesforce, Ariba, Vertex, ShipERP, and SPS Commerce via SAP BTP/CPI, ensuring seamless data flow and process alignment.
• Utilize SAP Cloud ALM for project monitoring, issue management, and potentially for testing and deployment aspects of the SAP S/4HANA implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) managing complex SAP implementation or upgrade projects, with a successful track record of delivering on time and within budget.
• Deep understanding and practical application of Agile Project Management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with the SAP Activate methodology.
• Demonstrated experience managing at least one SAP S/4HANA implementation or significant upgrade project.
• Proven experience managing integration projects between SAP and other enterprise systems, with specific experience integrating SAP with Salesforce technologies highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of SAP ECC 6.0 and the transition path to SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience with SAP Cloud ALM for project management and monitoring.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with external implementation partners.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in the context of complex system integrations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project) and familiarity with tools relevant to SAP Cloud ALM.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, CSPO).
• Experience in Consumer Products or Manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with change management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of standard integration technologies and methodologies relevant to SAP and Salesforce.

Join the Farouk Systems Family: 

If you are a highly skilled and experienced SAP Project Manager with a passion for Agile methodologies, a proven track record of successfully leading SAP S/4HANA projects (ideally in a Public Cloud environment), and expertise in integrating SAP with Salesforce, we encourage you to apply. Experience with SAP Cloud ALM will be a significant asset. Join Farouk Systems and play a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey, collaborating with our implementation partner to ensure the seamless upgrade and integration of our core systems.

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