Project Manager, Principal - Business Transformation

Steelcase

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
General InformationCountry: USAState: MichiganCity: Grand RapidsOffice Location: 901 44th Street SEDate posted: 25-Aug-2025Business Function: Information TechnologyPosition Type: Full-Time/RegularDescriptionWe're seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead one or more workstreams within our enterprise SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation Project-owning planning, execution, and monitoring to deliver on time, within scope, and within budget. You will orchestrate complex, cross-functional initiatives across IT and the business, drive rigorous risk and change management, and ensure high-quality project artifacts and governance throughout the lifecycle. You will also help create management systems to monitor and execute the project.What You Will Be Doing:
  • Lead one or more workstreams within the SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation implementation project from concept to go-live and post-implementation support
  • Plan & deliver: Develop and manage integrated project/workstream schedules (activities, milestones, deliverables) and ensure commitments are met across scope, schedule, and budget
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution
  • Manage stakeholder communication, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology and project management best practices
  • Support data migration, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Help drive change management and facilitate training for end-users
  • Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Governance & communication: Provide regular status updates and phase reviews; represent the program in governance forums and communicate with varying audiences, including senior leadership
  • Risk & issue management: Support identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for risks and dependencies across workstreams
  • Standards & artifacts: Ensure all documentation and reporting adhere to defined standard work; contribute to the continuous improvement of PM tools, methodologies, and templates
  • People leadership: Mobilize and motivate teams without direct reporting lines; may include coaching and performance input for project management personnel
Who You Are:Required Skills and Competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
  • Proficiency in project management tools
  • 10+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives (principal-level scope expected)
  • Demonstrated success navigating a global matrix organization, influencing without authority, and managing competing stakeholder needs
  • Strong knowledge of Steelcase business processes and the ability to link project goals to corporate initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; strong negotiation, problem solving, critical thinking, and business/technical acumen
Preferred Skills and Competencies
  • Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation
  • 12+ years of project management experience; principal-level leadership of large, complex programs
  • Experience leading large-scale application development, systems integration, process re-engineering, and infrastructure deployments
  • Expertise with PM software/tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, SAP, Tableau familiarity a plus)
  • PMP certification and/or SAP Activate certification
  • Primarily office/hybrid; occasional travel; some assignments may require time in manufacturing areas
Who We AreSteelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.Why People Choose to Work with UsAt Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.What Matters to UsMore than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.The annual base salary range for this position is $133,800 - $209,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.#LI-DM1 #LI-HYBRID

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