SAP Project Manager

Job Description
Role: SAP Project Manager
Role Type: Temporary – 6 Months
Location: Luton – x3 Days On-Site / x2 Remote
Your New Company
The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for managing the Enterprise Architecture initiatives and deliverables within the Axial programme. This includes planning, executing, and finalizing initiatives according to strict deadlines.
This role will report to a Senior PM or Programme Delivery Lead, and sits with The Axial Programme (Global S/4HANA implementation)
What you'll do:
Manage SAP enterprise architecture initiatives & deliverables.
Develop and maintain project plans and timelines, tracking project milestones and deliverables and addressing any issues or risks that may arise.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Manage and drive the transition of an Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) tool to Business As Usual (BAU), including handover to off-shore support.
Manage and roll-out of EAM to new user groups across AstraZeneca.
Facilitate Management and Steering Groups, driving agreed actions to conclusion.
Oversee testing and quality assurance activities to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of the solutions.
Essential Skills
Proven experience of project managing SAP enterprise architecture initiatives & deliverables
Experience of driving the transition of an Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) tool to Business As Usual (BAU), including handover to off-shore support.
Experience of supporting Head of Architecture ERP with deliverables & Initiatives.
Effective communication and consulting skills to work with a diverse range of partners.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills- flexible approach
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Experience in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Desirable Skills
Experience in SAP ACTIVATE, traditional and agile delivery methods, including familiarity with SAFe.
Project / Programme Management certifications.
Experience working in a global organization where collaborators and project team members are geographically dispersed.
Knowledge of SAP systems and enterprise architecture principles.
Pharmaceutical industry experience and/or experience of delivery in a highly regulated environment
Experience of collaboration platforms for project delivery – e.g., Jira, PPM tools, testing tools.
WHY ASTRAZENECA?
It's an exciting time to join AstraZeneca, a global business that's rapidly growing - there's a lot happening and even more to come. And we are a valued part of this journey. Respected partners across the business, we provide the platform that's going to power us to achieve more.
So, what's next?
Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Please apply with a copy of your CV.
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
Interested? Come and join our journey!
#J-18808-Ljbffr