- Serve as the dedicated Project Manager for the SAP Ariba workstream within a large S/4HANA transformation program in the Utilities industry, operating within the broader SAP Design Success governance model.
- Own end-to-end project management across active Ariba modules, including Spend Control Tower (SCT), Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC), Category Management (CatMan), Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP), Buying & Invoicing (B&I), Contracts, Risk, and Integration/Technical.
- Own and maintain accurate workstream forecasting, schedule, and resource planning; proactively identify and address forecast variances, cost leakages, and schedule deviations before they become customer-facing issues.
- Provide weekly internal status reporting to the Design Success PMO covering workstream RAG status, key accomplishments, upcoming activities, risks, issues, decisions required, and SAP exposure signals — distributed every Friday by end of day.
- Track and manage critical path dependencies, including customer-side actions (SCE/Infosys), integration decisions, and cross-functional dependencies with the S/4HANA program.
- Actively manage open risks and issues across workstreams; coordinate resolution with the appropriate SAP, Ariba, partner, and customer resources; escalate material items through Design Success governance channels.
- Manage and coordinate SIT and UAT testing phases across Ariba modules, ensuring workstream readiness, defect triage visibility, and timely resolution.
- Support cutover planning, go-live readiness assessments, and hypercare activities for applicable Ariba modules.
- Drive SCE stakeholder engagement and timely decision-making on critical path items (e.g., source-system activations, integration approach decisions, supplier role configurations).
- Coordinate with SAP Ariba Shared Services, product support teams, and the SI partner (Infosys) on technical and functional workstream activities.
- Provide clear, timely, and proactive communication to Design Success PMO and Delivery leadership, ensuring full visibility into workstream status and risks at all times.
- Support the mobilization and onboarding of the Fieldglass workstream when activated.
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Remote
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
Project Management
Seniority Level:
Not Specified