Global SAP Program Lead

Blue Skies Consulting•Princeton, FL

About The Position

The Program Lead is the directly responsible individual for planning and ensuring the delivery of all project objectives in a business transformation initiative. The role manages leadership reporting, oversees project governance and drives execution across all project workstreams.

Requirements

At least 7-10 years of consulting experience (Big 4 or equivalent preferred) with Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or relevant fields
Expertise in Business Transformation Design
Expertise in Program or Project Governance Definition
Expertise in End-to-End Project Management (full lifecycle, with budget control responsibility)
Expertise in Project Mobilization
Expertise in Cutover Planning and Execution
Mastery of verbal, written, and group communication at all levels across a global enterprise
Interpersonal conflict resolution and mediation
Expertise in bridging and integrating technology and business stakeholder needs
Knowledge of current project management tools and methods, and expertise in rapidly learning new tools, processes, and methods
Knowledge of SDLC and business transformation lifecycle
Experience with SAFe, Agile, Waterfall, and other implementation methodologies
Experience in Life Sciences’ industry business operations and regulations
Knowledge of supply chain operations
Understanding of accounting standards and practices
Understanding of post-market vigilance practices
Understanding of regulatory compliance and/or software validation
Understanding of organization change management principles and concepts
Understanding of enterprise and solution architecture
Understanding of infrastructure, networking, and database operations
Understanding of enterprise data management
Experience creating and managing Integrated project plans and sub-plans across a variety of tools
Experience creating and managing Resource models across a variety of tools
Experience creating and managing Budget, including cap/ex and business plan variables
Experience creating and managing RAID
Experience creating and managing Leadership reporting packages
Experience creating and managing System and process visualizations
Experience creating and managing Design-led concepts and artifacts
Experience creating and managing Management and operational KPIs
Accomplished in clearly communicating complex ideas in written and verbal form coupled with keen emotional intelligence and polished etiquette to deliver insights, manage conflicts with diplomacy, and influence outcomes.
Possesses mastery of group dynamics, with demonstrated aptitude for promoting collaboration, engagement from team members, and driving team productivity
Poised and mission focused leader who can initiate and drive action in ambiguous circumstances
Embraces the role of the servant leader who is passionate about team success, and first to get in the trenches to do the heavy lifting to drive outcomes
Disciplined tactician with proficiency in resolving dynamic problems through agility and flexibility
Personally invested in continuous improvement and innovation
Broadly knowledgeable about enterprise operations management and business transformation project implementation, with subject matter expertise in specific domains

Responsibilities

Accountable for planning and managing the overall PMO framework, meeting and reporting cadence, risk and issue management, administration of project controls, and maintaining velocity of all project team activities.
Manage all project escalations, devise mitigations, and drive mitigation attainment
Structure and lead all relevant team meetings
Manage the master integrated project plan and associated artifacts
Manage leadership stakeholders and maintain positive relationships across the client organization
Provide governance, oversight, and adherence to the agreed upon strategy or playbook
Provide timely and accurate reports to leadership
Proactively identify risks and mitigations
Meet or exceed billable utilization targets
Volunteer and drive internal initiatives within the Journey to Excellence continuous improvement program
Proactively participate in recruiting activities
Function as an internal Engagement Manager to drive delivery success and build client relationships
Meet expectations within the Relationship Sales Program and Targeted Account Selling business development activities