SAP Project Coordinator

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BACKGROUND

Our client is implementing an Enterprise Resources Planning ERP system that will fully support their needs and enable the effective management of human financial and physical resources.

The ERP SAP system implementation project has a defined 1 year implementation timeframe. The new system will cover the core business areas of finance procurement inventory management grant management and human resources and is expected to be completed by June 2015.

To ensure the tight delivery schedule is achieved the project is seeking to hire an external specialist for the role of the SAPProject Coordinator.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Project Director as part of the Solution branch of the project team the SAP Project Coordinator will be planning Controlling and supporting some tasks on behalf of the Project Director.to ensure the successful delivery of the SAP solution.

The Project Coordinator must have the ability to drive and influence the Solution team performance towards reaching project objectives without direct reporting line control by

• Where applicable facilitating the resolution of solution design and integration issues


• Attend meetings on behalf of the Project Director and report detailed informationissues raised during the meetings back to himher.


• Highlighting and working to resolve critical path issues that impact the achievement of key milestones


• Synchronizing the overall plan with changes and other updates from the System Integrator


• Working actively with the Deployment branch of the team to ensure mutual interdependencies are fulfilled.
  
  
  

  ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

  
  

  
  
  • University degree in computer science engineering management of information systems or a related discipline
  
  
  • PMP or equivalent project management professional certification will be an asset
  
  
  • At least 5 years of experience in ERP projects in the roles as defined above
  
  
  • Minimum 1 largescale ERP project performing a similar or higher project Coordinator role with a strong preference for SAP projects
  
  
  • Work experience in the public sector system will be an asset
  
  
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  
  
  • Experience of Project Management
    
    
    

    COMPETENCIES

    
    

    
    
    • Proven ability in establishing effective internal and external work relationships at all levels
    
    
    • Ability to identify client needs and to provide solutions
    
    
    • Ability to work under difficult co more...
      

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