Senior Manager - SAP-Project Management

Bristlecone•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change. Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms. Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Responsibilities

Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans defining tasks, timelines, resources, and dependencies for the SAP S/4HANA implementation.
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability.
Scope Management: Define and manage project scope, ensuring all requirements are captured, documented, and approved through proper change control.
Budget Oversight: Manage and track the project budget, ensuring financial compliance and cost efficiency.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders, providing progress updates, addressing challenges, and managing expectations.
Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and consultants to ensure alignment with project goals and deliverables.
Quality Assurance: Oversee testing, validation, and quality control processes to ensure solution integrity and functionality.
Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support user adoption and minimize disruption.
Training: Plan and conduct end-user training sessions to ensure effective use of the new SAP S/4HANA system.
Post-Implementation Support: Establish support structures for transition into steady-state operations.
Project Closure: Conduct formal project closure, including documentation of lessons learned and final deliverables.