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Compunnel

IT PMO Program Manager

Compunnel, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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We are seeking a highly experienced IT PMO Program Manager with domain expertise in SAP ERP platforms (on-premise and cloud) to lead and manage concurrent SAP-related programs. This strategic role ensures the successful delivery of SAP projects such as ECC-to-S/4HANA migrations, upgrades, and system integrations by applying industry best practices, including SAP Activate methodology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project governance, cross-functional leadership, and an advanced understanding of SAP technical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent SAP projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets. Serve as a servant leader, removing impediments, fostering collaboration, and enabling efficient team performance. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams. SAP-Specific Project Management Manage SAP ECC-to-S/4HANA migrations, upgrades, and technical transformations. Lead integration projects involving SAP with cloud SaaS and other on-premise solutions. Implement and govern projects using SAP Activate methodology, including deliverables and quality gates. Oversee Basis, server architecture, and SAP HANA/database components during infrastructure upgrades. Technical Expertise

Provide domain-level understanding of SAP ECC modules: FI, CO, SD, MM, PP, HCM, QM, PS. Utilize SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Fiori, embedded analytics, and integration techniques. Understand SAP HANA, and cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Azure). Use SAP Solution Manager and ABAP insights to support development tracking and environment health. Communication & Reporting Design and execute project communication plans: status updates, risk reporting, executive summaries. Maintain and report on RAID logs, risk registers, and issue logs. Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives. Governance & Compliance Ensure alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks such as SOX, NIST, DoD, and internal quality processes. Maintain governance documentation and enforce project lifecycle adherence to Client standards. Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (required). Masters degree or related professional certifications (preferred). Experience:

7+ years of SAP-focused project management experience (Premise + Cloud). Proven track record of SAP ECC-to-S/4HANA migrations, integrations, and upgrades. Experience with Agile methodologies and SAP Activate. 7+ years of experience managing remote and cross-functional teams. Leadership & Management:

Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and align project goals with enterprise strategy. Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. Certifications (Required & Preferred):

PMP Certification Project Management Institute (Required) Scrum and Agile certifications (Preferred) SAP domain certifications (Highly Desirable) Technical Skills & Tools:

Proficient with Planview, JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, and Kanban boards. Experience with automation of project management workflows and digital transformation initiatives. Familiar with reporting dashboards, SAP Solution Manager, and SAP Analytics tools.

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