Senior Project Manager SAP Transcend

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Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Overview: The SAP Transcend Site Project Lead is responsible for the preparation and execution of the SAP Transcend strategy at the Cork site, ensuring alignment with the MTO Strategic Vision and the Global Transcend framework.

Transcend is our IMSC Business transformation program, standardising and optimising our E2E way of working, anchored on the implementation of SAP’s  S/4HANA.

This role demands an expert project manager with exceptional leadership skills and a history of implementing ground-breaking changes that facilitate the site’s digital evolution and enhance business outcomes.

The SAP system serves various departments across the site, including manufacturing, maintenance, warehousing, finance, planning, and quality.

Department: This role is part of the Operational Excellence, and Strategy team and reports directly to the Director of Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:


* Project Planning (25%): Develop and implement a comprehensive SAP Transcend implementation strategy and program across all business units.

Conduct a thorough gap analysis for SAP S/4HANA implementation, concentrating on site processes such as procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and plan-to-produce.


*  Project Management and Execution (25%): Be responsible for the end-to-end deployment of the SAP Transcend program across multiple functions, ensuring successful outcomes across all workstreams, adhering to set scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.


* Leadership (20%): Establish and provide mentorship to the program team to nurture leadership and technical expertise within the organization.


* Partnership (10%): Collaborate with the SAP Transcend program, disseminating standard methodologies globally while encouraging a community of practice among SAP subject matter experts (SMEs) at the site.


* Organizational Change (10%): Partner with business units to facilitate alignment with new capabilities and lead effective organizational change efforts.


* Partner Communication and customer management (10%): Maintain proactive and open communication regarding project updates with key internal and external collaborators.

Additional Responsibilities: Support global DOTS and Global Go Beyond initiat...