Jr. SAP Project Manager
Minneapolis, MN
12 Months Contract
Role Overview
The PMO Integrated Programs role supports enterprise-wide S/4HANA ERP and cross-program initiatives by providing integrated planning, governance, risk management, and reporting. The role ensures alignment across programs, proactively manages dependencies and risks, and enables informed decision-making through clear, executive-ready communication.
Key Characteristics
- Strong knowledge of PMP and Agile delivery methodologies
- Highly adaptable with the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly
- Excellent communication skills, tailored to stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to work effectively with global teams across time zones
- Strong governance mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, escalate early, and drive mitigation plans before issues arise
Tool Experience
Required
- MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Jira
Tools to Be Learned
- qTest (Agile execution, RAID management, WBS, timelines, and program tracking)
- Power BI (dashboards and reporting)
- S/4HANA industry-standard blueprints and deployment methodologies
Training & Development
- Executive and stakeholder communication (audience-tailored messaging)
- Application of AI tools to Project and Program Management
- S/4HANA program execution and deployment frameworks
Core Responsibilities
Cross-Program / Integrated PMO Support
- Build and maintain an integrated timeline across all programs and projects within the EA & ERP organization
- Develop and govern an integrated RAID dashboard to manage cross-program risks and dependencies
- Coordinate resolution of cross-program risks and dependency issues
- Support Project and Program Managers with WBS creation and maintenance in Jira
- Produce weekly cross-program status dashboards using Jira and related metrics
- Facilitate cross-program governance meetings, ensuring readiness of IT and business owners
- Maintain meeting minutes, action logs, and dependency tracking
S/4HANA ERP Program Support
- Build and maintain the S/4HANA master timeline, including milestones, workstreams, owners, and stage gates
- Coordinate S/4HANA workshops and maintain the workshop schedule
- Build, govern, and maintain the S/4HANA project WBS in Jira
- Create and manage the S/4HANA-specific RAID log
- Facilitate the S/4HANA program meeting cadence as defined by program leadership
- Partner with S/4HANA stakeholders to ensure execution within scope, timeline, and budget
- Maintain program documentation, meeting minutes, and action logs
- Develop and facilitate recovery plans when needed
- Prepare materials and facilitate S/4HANA stage gates
- Produce and distribute weekly S/4HANA status reports