Project Principal Consultant - SAP
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We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. Job Description for Project Principal Consultant The role requires the candidate to have proven experience in:
- Managing large scale and complex SAP Projects in and around the Middle East (in the last 3 years) from inception to timely completion:
- Large Team Structures (20 members for over 6 months in a project in at least 3 engagements)
- Financial Management of projects worth 2 Mil. USD or more in at least 3 engagements
- QA Gate Reviews per implementation methodologies
- Leading project management processes including planning tasks, resource allocation, risk management, time management, financial management, HR management, quality management, monitoring and reporting, documenting and record keeping
- Project Governance processes, leading steering committees and advising key actions to handle smooth project execution
- Capability to oversee partner-led implementations in the capacity of Trusted Advisor to the partner client project management team and project sponsor
- Proficiency in developing and implementing effective and efficient risk/issues management methods across all projects and related topics
- Ensuring the project meets internal and external customer requirements
- Alignment with product management frequently on roadmap items
- Management reporting internal and external
- SAP Certification in Project Management Framework/Methodologies like SAP Activate
- Cloud solution implementations like SuccessFactors, ARIBA, Cx, etc.
- SAP Certification in at least 1 major module
- PMP certification or equivalent
- Knowledge of large-scale lift and shift projects (Rise migrations, etc.)
- Migration of solutions from on-prem to cloud
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies related to SAP implementations
- Certifications/specialization in niche areas of SAP implementation
- Intense knowledge of various SAP solutions
- Work experience with global SAP partners
- Exceptional communication skills
- Excellent team management skills
- Ability to liaise with C-Level Executives
- Innovative Thinking
- Outstanding presentation documentation and presentation skills
- Proficiency with project management tools used by enterprises
- Understanding of project contracts documentation and reviews
- Fluency in English & Arabic
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