Project MAnager - Bakersfield, United States - Strategic Staffing Solutions

Description

• Collaborate with key stakeholders in Houston to receive the overall deployment plan, including shared milestones and activities.
• Coordinate stakeholders in Houston and Bakersfield to tailor the deployment activities and tasks specifically for this business unit.

• Monitor resource allocations to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Partner with Leaders to maintain a detailed resource plan and Power BI report.

• Play a supporting role in testing, validation, and user acceptance to ensure the solution meets business requirements.
• Support local Leads with the Future State of our business using S4/Hana, including development of workflows, time studies, and organizational requirements.

• Be an influential leader in support of our cross-functional project deployment team, assigning responsibilities and setting clear expectations.
• Foster a collaborative environment, promoting effective communication, and ensuring the team's alignment with project goals.

• Leverage your knowledge of SAP S/4HANA to guide the implementation process and provide expert insights.
• Coordinate with technical and functional teams to ensure that the solution design meets business requirements and best practices.

• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines or outcomes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential challenges.

1. Stakeholder Management:

• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, consultants, and vendors.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.

1. Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, primarily the Deployment Plan and Issues & Risks for SJVBU.
• Provide timely project updates to leadership and stakeholders, highlighting milestones, achievements, and potential issues.

• 12+ years' experience as a project manager in a fast-paced environment (e.g. oilfield, manufacturing)
• Experience in waterfall and agile project environments. Preferred experience in a hybrid environment, whereby the team works agile inside waterfall constraints.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI, specifically data analytics, queries, visualizations and reports.
• Proficient as a SharePoint Administrator (not Developer). The Deployment Plan is managed in SharePoint, linked to a Microsoft Project file.

• Preferred knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and its modules, functionalities, and integration points.
• Preferred experience as a Project Manager overseeing SAP S/4HANA deployments.
• Preferred experience in the oilfield or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related field.