SAP Project Manager Corporate Function Program Management Office Full-Time Location: Springfield, MA or Boston, MA or NY, NY Join Our Team. The Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is on the lookout for an experienced SAP Project Manager who is ready to take on exciting challenges in our newly established organization. Reporting directly to the FAST Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, management, implementation, and reporting of various projects, utilizing our established project management processes and standards.
The FAST Program aims to transform our financial systems by replacing the existing SAP R3 platform with SAP S/4HANA. This modernization will enhance our financial reporting process, leveraging improved reporting and data analytics capabilities for Corporate Finance.
Your Role: - Collaborate with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to create essential Discovery artifacts, including Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, Resource Plan, and Milestone Plan for funding approval.
- Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts, overseeing plan execution.
- Define project scope and ensure effective management of complex project execution across multiple initiatives, addressing high risk and organizational changes.
- Create financial forecasts, monitor cost variances, and manage necessary budget adjustments through our Change Request Process.
- Establish high-level milestones and detailed project schedules during planning phases.
- Work autonomously, applying industry-leading project management expertise to refine resource plans and conduct assessments.
- Proactively identify, address, and escalate project risks using a Risk and Issue Log and conducting Pre-Mortem activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and efficiencies for the project team.
- Ensure all business requirements are met from development through implementation.
- Assist workstream team members in testing, training, and system adoption activities, supporting all SAP implementation tasks.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5+ years of project management experience.
- 3+ years of experience with SAP or finance projects.
Ideal Qualifications: - 7+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years within a PMO environment.
- 3+ years of experience leading SAP S4/HANA projects.
- Experience with ERP implementations, SAP support, or finance transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with financial reporting and data reconciliation practices.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira.
What We Offer: - Frequent collaboration with the CFPMO team.
- Regular one-on-one meetings with management.
- Access to mentorship programs.
- Networking with diverse business resource groups.
- Learning opportunities through platforms like Degreed.
- A commitment to ethics and integrity within a leading company offering competitive pay and benefits.
MassMutual is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We invite applications from all individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know how we can assist you.