Senior Project Manager/Solution Architect SAP TM (Transportation Management)

Sika AG•Lyndhurst, NJ

5d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our largest service line SAP with over 100 employees is expanding and continuing the world-wide SAP rollouts. We are growing with our SAP framework and are taking off on our digital journey to use the newest S/4 HANA features to optimize and enhance our global template. We are looking for a passionate Senior Project Manager/Solution Architect SAP TM (Transportation Management) to join our SAP Team in Lyndhurst, NJ (201 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071, United States). The role is also available in Mexico City. A team player who deals with complex concepts comfortably and is knowledgeable, capable, and agile. Demonstrates strategic agility; understands business issues and anticipates future trends and consequences; positively copes with change; applies knowledge and skills effectively in new environments. In this challenging role, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly innovative environment that will together with external partners to perform rollouts in record time.

Requirements

Worked as project manager in SAP Transportation Management initiative for at least 3- 5 years
Experience in planning various phases of TM implementation from project initiation, Fit gap, Build, Testing, Go live and hypercare support
Well-versed with various features, cutover tasks, business activities required for the successful completion of the SAP TM implementation / rollout project
Strong communicator at multiple levels of the organization with strong and clear verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of SAP Transportation Management module
You show empathy and resilience, and you take responsibility when the situation becomes demanding
Readiness to travel extensively
Fluent in English; any additional language (e.g., Spanish) is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Lead SAP TM projects from initiation to successful completion.
Manage expectations on the development of solid project plans, with milestones and clear deliverables (in IT and business terms), handling risks, issues and objections.
Manage timelines, budgets and quality without compromise.
Shape group wide digitalization initiatives and translate concepts into solutions that simplify and strengthen core business processes.
Defining, orchestrating, and steering essential work packages across diverse cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project targets and efficient resource utilization
Manage overall services relationship end-to-end, steering committees and project office, between SIKA, SI partner and Central SAP template team
Ensure transparency and rigorous risk management
Secure alignment across senior stakeholders and anchors delivered solutions sustainably in the organization.
Hand on approach on SAP TM suite
Vigilantly securing robust change, quality, and risk management protocols within all assigned projects, mitigating potential disruptions and upholding standards.