SAP Program & Transformation Manager Brussels 12 mois
One of our important customers is currently looking for a SAP Program & Transformation Manager for a 12month contract in Brussels. Day rate is negotiable.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Manages the programme plan:
Manages in cooperation with managements the programme including constraints risks dependencies priorities budgets success and acceptance criteria ...
builds a network with the managements to ensure that the followup and implementation of the programme receives the necessary attention
works out a short medium and longterm plan with the various managements and IT that fits within achieving the business objective.
Programme initiation & planning:
is responsible for programme planning & programme budget and communicates this to stakeholders and project managers
monitors the project managers for the projects within the programme estimates tasks and budget for each of the projects belonging to the programme
monitors the transfer to support initially led by the project managers for the different projects in the programme taking into account the impact on other projects
coordinates the programme plan on the basis of the various underlying and dependent projects
Programme governance:
Communicates progress of the programme and underlying projects
manages and monitors risks and issues with the project managers and escalates to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
if necessary looks for solutions with the project managers and discusses this with management if required
follows up new change requests and ensures approval taking into account the relationships between the projects
according to delegation of authority before execution
ensures coordination between the project managers
supports audit activities when necessary
monitors the programme budget and coordinates budgeting and amendments
Communication:
maintains good cooperation with all managements through transparency and support
keeps the Business Manager (Managing Layer) and Directing layer informed in a transparent and honest manner on the progress and achievements of the programme and underlying projects
coordinates with the entire IT and business organisations on a regular basis
ensures monthly monitoring of actual programme cost effort progress prepares steering committee meetings properly and is responsible for the preparation and distribution of the report
builds relationships with stakeholders directly and/or indirectly involved in the programme
monitors the handover to Operations and Support Teams and ensures that relevant project documentation is part of the project deliverables and that provided training is provided in consultation with all stakeholders
manages the programme team:
ensures a professional attitude and working environment within the programme and project teams and ensures an
efficient and qualitative delivery of the programme taking into account impact on possible other programmes and/or projects
resolves conflicts within and between programmerelated stakeholders
monitors the workload of the teams and communicates progress
anticipates resource needs and problems
coaches the project managers within the programme and directs the programme management team to achieve the objectives
supports the project management office within the more general framework of programme and project management
Requirements
Knowledge and complexity
Knowledge level Master or equivalent through experience
Relevant working experience of 15 years
Thorough knowledge and handling of programme & project management methodology and techniques
Affinity with the IT and SAP world
Thorough knowledge of broader programme objectives
Experience with people management
Thorough knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation
If this is of interest to you please then send me your CV and I will contact you as soon as possible with further details.