SAP Program Manager

A new opportunity has come up with a large and established organization based in Dubai. Our client is currently looking for a SAP Program Manager who will be responsible for ensuring SAP program and projects are successfully delivered in line with PMO Methodology and managing program and project schedule, resources, budget and quality.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Manage all assigned program(s) / project(s) as per the PMO methodology.
• Monitor program / project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Manage the development of project management deliverables for each project stage.
• Develop a baseline program / project schedule and monitor project progress against it (actual versus planned targets).
• Manage program / project Risk, Actions, Issues and Dependencies.
• Manage program / project Change Request and ensure adherence to change management process.
• Identify and resolve project interdependencies in collaboration with the concerned project managers
• Identify and manage key program / project stakeholders.
• Support other project managers as needed.
• Support in the development of the PMO framework, policies, procedures and processes.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

Education

• Degree: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business field or equivalent.
• Required professional certifications: Industry certification in project management (e.g. PRINCE II, PMP, etc.).
• Preferred professional certifications: IT Service Management (e.g. ITIL, etc.).

Experience

• 10+ years of experience working with IT and/or portfolio management, program management and project management.
• Hands on SAP implementation, integration and migration experience.
• Strong hands on experience in different modules of SAP S4 HANA.
• Good understanding of business functions within Oil n Gas and Retail sectors.
• Team Management experience is a must.