This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned Senior SAP Project Manager to lead large-scale, complex SAP implementations, including greenfield, transformation, and major brownfield projects, for a Randstad client in the Washington D.C. area. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. This role requires mastery of project management methodologies, including Agile (SAP Activate) and ASAP, to drive business value, manage comprehensive project plans, and effectively mitigate risks across the entire project lifecycle.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 80 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Ensure the successful delivery of complex SAP implementation, rollout, and upgrade projects, meeting all budgetary, schedule, and quality benchmarks.
- Develop, maintain, and continually monitor detailed project plans and schedules, reconciling them regularly with the baseline plan to ensure successful execution.
- Manage project financials and effectively drive project closure activities, ensuring all financial elements are accurately accounted for.
- Apply Agile Project Management practices (including SAP Activate) alongside core ASAP principles to manage project delivery and ensure rapid time-to-value.
- Proactively maintain a comprehensive Risks and Issues Log, ensuring timely follow-up and effective closure of all identified items.
- Oversee quality gating for all key deliverables and project phases to ensure a high-quality product is delivered with minimal errors.
- Manage the project scope baseline, formally track any requested changes, and secure all necessary approvals for requests for change (RFCs).
- Utilize and, when necessary, create specialized project management tools and tracking accelerators to facilitate efficient project execution and reporting.
qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in SAP with at least 5 years operating in the role of an SAP Project Manager.
Demonstrated experience managing complex greenfield, large brownfield, or transformation projects.
Mandatory experience in both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments, with successful execution of at least two full-cycle implementation projects.
Proven ability to manage projects using both Agile methodology (specifically SAP Activate) and the ASAP methodology.
Expertise in managing SAP implementation, rollout, and upgrade projects of medium to high complexity while strictly adhering to standard project management methodology, processes, and tools.
Proficiency in using standard project management and tracking tools, with the ability to create new tracking mechanisms as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
