SAP PaPM Project Manager

PPT Consulting, a regional consulting firm specializing in People, Process and Technology solutions, is seeking a qualified SAP PaPM Project Manager for a contract opportunity with a global manufacturing client.

The SAP PaPM Consultant will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate the PaPM tool into our clients’ business environment to achieve business results.

The consultant will work with clients and team members to implement PaPM as part of a broader SAP S/4HANA implementation.

Responsibilities will include, although not limited to, the following:
Provide expertise in SAP PaPM to clients specifically in the life sciences and chemical manufacturing industries with strong expertise in creating and maintaining PaPM models and environments
Configure and deploy modern SAP Analytics/Reporting offerings, requiring both functional and technical expertise to develop SAP PaPM solutions and best address our customers’ needs.
Work directly with customers for hands-on delivery, as well as strategic insights on how to run programs/projects efficiently from blueprint to go-live.
Leverage Analytics, Reporting and Development expertise, as well as SAP techno-functional skills and experience and industry knowledge to identify complex client issues and build long-term business relationships
Intelligently guide customers through their financial processes and best practices related to account reconciliations and mass journal posting templates
Achieve key business outcomes while adhering to project goals and deadlines
Lead the Business Process and Solution Architecture design sessions;
Create functional specifications for development requirements Lead and manage team(s) where relevant;
Understand the end-goals and delegate tasks to successfully meet deliverables on time & within scope
Design and document the required configurations for the SAP PaPM solution(s) per the blueprint, including documenting test results, and support go-live efforts
Recommend best practices for configuring SAP PaPM considering the overall architecture to achieve integration, high performance and stability
Work closely with end users to design the proper SAP PaPM solution(s) to support defined business processes and business requirements
Actively participate in training and knowledge transfer sessions to enable end users to understand SAP PaPM
Provide support for customers to include problem identification, reporting, tracking analysis and resolution
Provide continuous feedback on project status and offer constructive options to ensure project continues to meet original expectations

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field
A minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive, relevant consulting experience or extensive corporate experience
Experience in SAP full life-cycle implementations, preferably with PaPM, SAP FS-er, SAP Analytics Cloud and/or BPC
Technical and functional expertise in SAP applications / modules, preferably in SAP PaPM, SAC, BW, HANA, BPC, PCM, COPA or S/4
Strong understanding of financial budgeting and planning business processes
Good understanding of allocation and profitability
Experience implementing and understanding data model solutions preferred
Experience in manufacturing industry preferred but not required
Proven track record in SAP delivery
Technical expertise in SAP, preferably knowledge of HANA, SQL and BW modelling
Ability to be creative, flexible, and adaptable in a changing work environment
Entrepreneurial self-starter with the passion and drive to be part of a continuously growing business
A conceptual thinker with the professional consulting skills to create compelling solutions, taking into account business objectives as well as appropriate regulatory and technical requirements
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy
Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen combined with the professional consulting skills necessary to create solutions that take into account business objectives and financial requirements
Capability to work well under pressure, in particular under cost and time constraints
Dedication to exceptional work quality and demonstrated ethics and integrity in all actions
The ability to excel in a global team environment, effectively communicate and achieve results is critical

References required (3).

Work location will be in the Western Philadelphia suburbs

Duration: 12 months

To apply, please send a resume with “SAP S/4 Finance
– PaPM Consultant” in the subject line and including available start date to Natalie Woods at nwoods@pptconsultants.com