Project Manager - SAP

vistex, Inc. ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Overview Every year, Vistex continues to grow! To ensure our organizations' ability to proactively respond to its' needs, we have created ongoing positions. Although we may not have an opening today, the Talent Acquisition team continues to have conversations with candidates who could potentially join our organization within 3, 6 or 9 months, depending on customer needs. As you look at your next career move-think about a great working atmosphere, collaborative teammates, a SAP recognized and awarded Partner, and personal and professional success come together. Vistex | Now It All Adds Up The Vistex Project Manager will lead large project initiatives, or manage multiple engagements for a single Vistex customer. The primary responsibility of this role is to build client relationships and successfully deliver the assigned projects. The Vistex Project Manager will provide thought leadership across all technical and business process aspects for the engagements they manage. Responsibilities * Manage multiple clients/projects at any given time * Assist in pre-sales activities and expanding Vistex consulting services * Assist with scoping and estimating project work * Identify and close new service opportunities for your assigned clients * Identify appropriate consulting skills required for the projects * Onsite Lead for implementation project(s) * Manage the SOW/Contract requirements and related change requests (CR) * Adhere to all documented PMO process and procedures (DM Manual and related documentation) * Define deliverables, templates and standards for the project * Develop and manage detailed integrated project plan including project milestone and deliverables * Identify, track, and report project performance metrics to the client * Manage project issues/risks, scope, budgets and client expectations * First point of escalation for project related issues * Establish "trusted advisor" relationships with key client and implementation partner stakeholders * Monitor budget to actual project expenditures, headcount and deliverable completion * Manage and maintain project financials (resources, schedule and budget) * Develop in depth knowledge of project implementation methodologies and best practices * Mentoring junior project managers and delivery managers as needed Qualifications * Bachelor's degree required * 8+ years' of SAP project management experience * Order to Cash & Finance area * Experience in multiple SAP full lifecycle software implementations * Independent thinking with keen problem solving skills * Ability to adapt to changing schedules and multiple work plans * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills * Ability to learn new software quickly * Knowledge of Vistex software a plus * Experience working with Big 4 or other large consulting firms a plus * Experience in Life Sciences and/or Food Service industry a big plus * Willingness to travel 100% About us: The Vistex platform helps businesses finally get control of all their different promotions, rebates, SPAs, discounts, and other incentives. With so many programs across so many partner relationships, it can be impossible to see where all the money is going, let alone how much difference it's actually making to revenue. With Vistex, business leaders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next - so they can make sure every dollar they spend really is driving more growth, not just more costs. It's why global enterprises ranging from Coca-Cola to Sony to Grainger rely on Vistex every day. Vistex | Now it all adds up.