Program Specialist (Program Mgmt Developer II)

Overview

Senior program management role leading complex ERP deployments (SAP and QAD) as a Business Transformation Lead.

What you'll do

• Manage all aspects of SAP deployments, including requirements gathering, project plan, site communications, and plan execution.
• Support GIS demand management activities.
• Lead SAP-related Dricefs/MGPPs delivery.
• Lead ERP pre-assessment workshops with the business to provide estimates.
• Lead SAP and QAD related deployments globally.
• Interact with GCIO and EMs, facility senior leaders, GIS division managers and directors on SAP transformation initiatives.
• Manage both Cat and IT vendor resources across regions.
• Manage deployment IT budget ranging from ~$1M to $10M.
• Convert BU requirements into IT requirements (demand management).
• Coordinate with vendors and other cross-functional teams for support and deployment.
• Participate in project control meetings and report status on deployments.

What you'll need

• 10 plus years of experience in SAP project delivery.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or BB certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication skills, innovative thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and strong customer relationship and customer support skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage one's time, and be a collaborative team member.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Ability to plan tactically (1-2 years) and strategically (3-5 years) and link tactical plans to the overall strategic plan.
• Ability to determine root causes of organizational problems and create alternative solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work effectively with unstructured teams and ambiguity.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities and prioritize time allocation.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to plan, estimate, staff, organize, and monitor significant projects and create contingency plans.
• Ability to elicit, analyze, and record business functional and non-functional requirements.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka.