SAP Program Manager
Archer-Daniels-Midland
- Erlanger, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Allocate resources effectively to maximize program outcomes and identify opportunities to optimize resources.
- Understand and support the strategic direction of the enterprise and associated business units, helping to guide which projects will deliver the greatest value to the overall portfolio.
- Proficient in pulling together a portfolio schedule that is reflective of the best path to deliver individual projects within scope, budget and time. Understands critical path identification and management.
- Quickly adapt to changing situations, assess risks, and pivot strategies as needed to ensure program success.
- Proactively identifies and mitigates potential risks to the program success, and keeps stakeholders informed of risk status and mitigation plans.
- Develop individuals and provide formal/informal coaching to build effective teams and upskill ADM personnel. Ability to mentor and train other project managers and analysts to build a strong collaborative environment and advance the value realized from project management.
- Effectively manages scope, cost and time regardless of the PM methodology (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) deployed.
- Create an environment where multiple stakeholders' voices are heard.
- Establish clear expectation and communication channels with key stakeholders to drive successful program delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and gain alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Establish a culture of collaboration and partnership within the program team and with external partners.
- Collaborate with the Business to solve problems and proactively provide support and direction.
- Work with the business to understand their perspective and goals; incorporating thoughtfully to planning sessions.
- Oversee a wide variety (scope, size, stakeholders) of 2-4 connected projects within the associated program.
- 10-15 years Project Management experience in large scale transformation programs, ideally other SAP transformation programs
- Identify ways to adjust individuals project timelines to continuously improve on the program level delivery schedule.
- Develop and mentor team members to support career growth and development.
- Consistently deliver on program objectives and metrics while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction and apply a consistent cycle of improvements through retrospectives.
- Ability to identify program trends over time and raise observations/recommendations to PMO leadership.
- Bachelor's Degree from a credited institution in Business, Info System, Computer Science, Info Technology or related degree
- Masters from a credited institution +
- PMP Certification +
- Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.