S4 Project Manager -Business Transformation

OVERVIEW:

S/4

This individual will lead the key initiatives within SAP S/4 HANA business transformation program by leveraging business, process, technology and people transformational knowledge and capabilities. The role will work closely with McCain business, process, functional, technical & SI resources to plan, execute, monitor, control & govern the legacy/boundary systems readiness within SAP S/4 HANA business transformation program.

Why McCain?

• Impactful Leadership

  : Take the lead on McCain Foods’ global operations transformation, driving digital innovation and operational excellence across the supply chain.

• Global Exposure

  : Collaborate with a diverse team of international leaders and stakeholders, shaping the future of McCain’s operations.

• Sustainability Commitment

  : Play a critical role in aligning operational processes with McCain’s commitment to sustainability and digital transformation.

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to Sr. Program Manager S/4 & S&OP, the successful candidate will be responsible to strategize, plan, manage & govern the legacy/boundary systems environment landscape management, remediation, testing & cutover work as part of the S/4 HANA brownfield implementation. The project manager who will be stepping in this role will be expected to embrace a business transformation mindset alongside strategizing & delivering the intended project work using set forth project management methodology.

Through team management, planning, project clarification, and process ownership, the Project Manager will facilitate creativity, help team members work together, remove impediments to progress, facilitate meetings, foster team empowerment and entrepreneurship, and enable the team to complete tasks on time at a high level of quality. The position requires a good communicator with experience in managing risks, adjusting schedules and tasks to meet committed timelines and can lead projects. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, manage & govern the legacy/boundary systems N+1 environments landscape thereby ensuring the timely readiness of concerned environments
• Partner with the integration team to plan & timely setup the integrations between S/4 & legacy/boundary systems
• Lead the legacy/boundary systems side application impact analysis because of SAP layer getting digitally transformed from ECC to S/4 HANA
• Drive the appropriate application/code remediation work on the legacy/boundary systems in alignment with the holistic S/4 HANA remediation work schedule
• Collaborate with the legacy/boundary systems owners, technical & testing COE stakeholders to plan & drive the technical & functional unit testing as appropriate
• Own the planning, execution & governance of legacy/boundary systems cutover blocks of work in partnership with the deployment & cutover core team
• Structure, define & operationalize the progress reports & status dashboards
• Lead and manage project team consisting of DT(Digital Technology), Business Transformation, PMO & Partner teams - deploying them effectively to support/enable successful program delivery
• Develop best practices, scalable mechanisms and repeatable processes on all aspects of the business transformation: planning, blueprinting, design, build, test & deploy phases of the program
• Project tracking and common project management principles(Project Management Methodologies – Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid); mapping resources against objectives, track dependencies and risks, assess impact of change across interdependent workstreams and projects
• Ensure proper communication and change management processes are adopted for all major change initiatives, identifying other potential priorities and/or interdependencies
• Support program & PMO Leadership managing key stakeholder relationships & expectations across the Digital Technology and Business Transformation leaders by maintaining effective communication cadence and driving timely & effective escalation & resolution of risks and issues
• Manage the day-to-day work activities of team members, organizing and coordinating the team, and leading project status, daily huddles, and working meetings
• Collaborate cohesively with partners & ensure that they are performing in accordance with contractual obligations
• Drive the finance & resource management of the assigned workstreams within the program leveraging the set forth McCain financial & resource management tools & framework

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATTIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience in SAP implementations, including at least 2 end-to-end S/4HANA implementations
• Proven experience of working as a legacy/boundary systems project manager in at least one global SAP S/4 HANA Implementation
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, global ERP programs
• PMP, SAP Activate Project Manager certification and familiarity with Agile methodologies(SCRUM, SAFE) is highly desirable
• Hands on experience of Jira tool is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams in complex, matrix organizations
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Global delivery exposure and deep understanding of SAP software and related technologies
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven communication skills with an ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Results-driven and process improvement-focused with a strong propensity for excellence.
• In-depth industry knowledge within the context of food production and technology implementation and stays current with industry trends and new capabilities.
• Able to approach conflict resolution and negotiation with confidence and tact.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Leadership capability in coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
• Champions and leads organizational change, ensuring that the strategic goals are met with high standards of business value and innovation.
• Leverages influence, knowledge, and analytical prowess to make well-informed strategic decisions and to dynamically allocate resources.