Senior Project Manager

• The position is temporary • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. • The position is for a few days/weeks per month (irregular schedule as per project’s need) and the salary will be prorated. Required experience: • Experienced Project Manager with International background • Knowledge if integrated solutions – S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, SAC • Experience in leading large teams with international members (consultants & customers) • Industry Experience – Airline • Activities o Planning o Monitoring & Controlling o Risk Management o Change Management o Testing o Resourcing • Core Project Management Skills o Full SAP lifecycle implementation experience with proven track record of delivering complex, multi-module projects within scope, timeline, and budget constraints. o Specialized airline industry knowledge with understanding of aviation-specific business processes, regulatory requirements, and operational complexities. o Comprehensive risk management skills to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks specific to airline operations and regulatory requirements. o Vendor management capabilities to coordinate with multiple external partners including SAP, system integrators, and airline industry specialists. • Project Management Tools o Methodologies: SAP Activate, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches tailored to project complexity and organizational readiness. o Tools: Microsoft Project, Jira, SAP Cloud ALM, Smartsheet for comprehensive project planning and tracking. o Reporting: Executive dashboards, steering committee reports, and governance frameworks aligned with PMO standards and audit requirements. • Certifications & Qualifications o Project Management: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required o SAP Certifications: SAP Activate Project Manager certification Job Description: 1. Project planning and management: Responsible for planning and managing SAP implementation projects from initiation to closure. This involves understanding the project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements stated in SoW and estimates. You will develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor project progress to ensure successful and timely project execution. 2. Stakeholder management: You will engage and manage stakeholders at various levels, including business users, executive sponsors, functional and technical teams, and external vendors. This involves facilitating communication, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. 3. Team leadership and coordination: You will lead and coordinate cross-functional teams involved in the project. This includes assigning tasks, providing guidance and support, and fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment. You will ensure that team members have the necessary resources and support to complete their assigned tasks effectively. 4. Risk management: You will identify, assess, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. This involves developing risk mitigation strategies, tracking and monitoring risks, and implementing contingency plans to minimize project disruptions and ensure smooth project execution. 5. Budget and cost management: You will be responsible for managing the project budget and controlling project costs. This includes estimating project costs, tracking expenses, monitoring financial performance, and making necessary adjustments to ensure the project remains within budgetary constraints. 6. Vendor management: You may engage and manage external vendors or consultants involved in the SAP project. This includes defining vendor contracts, overseeing vendor deliverables, monitoring vendor performance, and resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise. 7. Quality assurance: You will ensure the quality of project deliverables and adherence to project methodologies and standards. This involves processes and quality reviews, implementing quality assurance processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance project outcomes. 8. Reporting and communication: You will provide regular project status updates to project stakeholders including Client, team members, Practice Managers. This includes preparing project status reports, conducting project review meetings, and ensuring effective communication channels are established and maintained. 9. Lessons learned and knowledge transfer: Upon project completion, you will facilitate lessons learned sessions and knowledge transfer activities to capture project insights, best practices, and lessons learned. This information can be used to improve future projects and promote organizational learning.