Associate Project Manager
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Responsibilities
The Associate Project Manager is responsible for supporting customers' transformation strategies through the management of cloud, on‑premise, or hybrid implementation initiatives. Projects will utilize agile methodologies and span organisational boundaries, multiple business units, and service partners.
Sales Cycle
* Build credibility and trust with customers during the deal phase.
* Assist SAP license sales and service sales teams in closing of software or services deals by providing oversight on implementation planning and estimating and coordinating multiple SAP Lines of Business and partners as required (Bid Management).
Project Delivery
* Set up and lead all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, training, and closure.
* Work with customer stakeholders, partners and SAP management to effectively manage and lead projects to ensure successful completion and significant impact on customer business KPIs.
* During implementations, manage overall services relationship, steering committee and project office between customer, partner and SAP to ensure projects are delivered on‑time, within budget and with high levels of customer satisfaction through billable consulting.
* Manage expectations on the development of solid project plans, with milestones and clear deliverables (in IT and business terms), handling risks, issues and objections.
* Willingness to travel within Switzerland and internationally.
Value Creation
* Create long‑term value roadmaps and plans with customers to achieve their business objectives.
* Analyze and execute on strategic projects, build consensus among stakeholders, ensure alignment of project tactics with corporate strategy, and communicate project goals at a strategic level while actively identifying and developing new business opportunities.
Education and Qualifications
* Master's degree, preferably in finance, computer science, engineering, information technologies, MBA or equivalent training.
* Good knowledge of project management methodologies; SAP methodologies (including SAP Activate and SAP Solution Manager) is a plus.
* Proactive attitude in managing stakeholder satisfaction to position and secure customer success.
* Demonstrated ability to command the attention and respect of senior leaders and confidently make presentations to large executive audiences.
* Experience managing a number of internal and external stakeholders; strong interpersonal skills will be essential.
* Team oriented: ability to build strong relationships at every level of the organization; strong motivator who knows how to influence others to deliver their best work.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills – fluent German and Business English; additional language(s), especially French, is beneficial.
* PMP certification or other project management certifications are desirable.
Work Experience
* 2‑5 years or more proven project management experience at a consulting or system integration company.
* Ideally project management experience with SAP software.
* Demonstrated experience in managing, aligning and working with various levels within a customer organization (project, business, executive) as well as different parts of large global organizations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.
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