IT Finance Project Manager – SAP

at TSR Consulting
Published February 15, 2024
Location New York, NY
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

About TSR:

TSR is a relationship-based, customer-focused IT and technical services staffing company.

For over 40 years TSR, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Consulting Services, have prospered in the Information Technology staffing business, earning the respect of companies both large and small with well refined candidate screening, timely placement, and a real understanding of the right skill sets required by our clients.

Mission & Vision

We do not believe in building a vision around the company but building a company around our vision, which is simply;

Every employee's voice matters, their effort is appreciated, and their talent is rewarded.

We challenge each employee daily, to raise the bar on how we treat our consultants and candidates. For far too long in this industry, candidates have been ghosted, lied to, or placed at a client and then forgotten about. Each day our staff works tirelessly at qualifying and placing, top talent with our clients, in a compassionate and caring manner.

Not every candidate is a match for the job, but every candidate and consultant will be treated with respect and professionalism.

IT Finance Project Manager - SAP

Job Description

  • Location: Long Island City , New York
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #78576

Our client, a leading multinational cosmetics company, is hiring an IT Finance Project Manager with 8+ years of experience and proficient in SAP Finance, possessing expertise in financials and analytics.

  • Hybrid: Long Island City, NY (Onsite presence required 2-3 days/week).
  • Rate: $75-85/hour
  • W2 ONLY

Project Overview:

The role involves aiding in the implementation of SAP PaPM (experience not mandatory but SAP Financials-related experience is essential). The Project Manager will collaborate with offshore development teams and an implementation partner. This hands-on position requires active involvement in project plans, scheduling, and other project-related activities, emphasizing practical engagement over a traditional PMO role.

Responsibilities:

  • Senior Stakeholder management and communication.
  • Management of cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity.
  • Application of project management processes and methodologies to ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality project delivery.
  • Adherence to IT (GIS) PMO methodology and enforcement of project standards.
  • Development of project plans and assignment of teamwork responsibilities.
  • Directing and monitoring of daily work efforts.
  • Identification of resource needs and ensuring accountability in meeting project commitments.
  • Performance of quality reviews and adherence to quality assurance procedures.
  • Management of project risk exposure and escalation of issues.
  • Tracking of key project milestones, managing project plans, budget, and resources.
  • Coordination of communication across the enterprise impacting scope, budget, risk, and resources.
  • Provision of Project Financial Management, including funding processes, budget management, tracking and reporting team hours and expenses, and updating project forecasts.
  • Management of interdependencies across IT, working with other Project and Program Managers to identify and manage interdependent deliverables.
  • Ensuring completeness, currency, and appropriate storage of project documents.
  • Selection of suitable work procedures and approaches to address technical/functional, process, and/or people challenges.
  • Leadership and/or support for various work efforts assigned by the head of Global Applications Portfolio, enhancing PPM process maturity and supporting organizational strategies.

Required Skills:

  • Senior-level professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • Proficient in SAP Finance, possessing expertise in financials and analytics.
  • Proven implementation experience.
  • Inquisitive mindset with the ability to ask pertinent questions and take proactive measures.
  • Collaborative and professional, capable of working seamlessly with both business and technical teams.

Key Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience delivering complex IT application projects at various organizational levels.
  • Proven track record in delivering projects within stipulated time and budget constraints.
  • Extensive knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies and tools, including resource management, portfolio management, demand management, and governance techniques.
  • Experience leading large, complex cross-functional projects impacting finance business processes, with preference for SAP domain knowledge.
  • Project management across all business and IT functions.
  • Previous experience in a large-scale global organization within a dynamic and managed environment.
  • Proficient in managing relationships and deliverables across global IT and business organizations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (PowerPoint/Excel).
  • Expertise in Microsoft Project.
  • Agile Project Management Experience (preferred).
  • ITIL certifications (preferred).