Project Manager #2716BR
Project Manager 2716BR
Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Job Description - Overview:
Hobby Lobby Stores, a successful and growing retail chain, is in search of an experienced IT Project Manager to manage SAP and Third-Party Software application projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter who prefers working in a collaborative environment with the business units and other IT disciplines. Must have strong analysis, planning, organization and problem solving skills. Requires the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Must have a strong working knowledge of SAP ECC/HANA.
Primary Functions / Job Description:
- Provide leadership, oversight and direction to assigned projects, both for SAP and other third-party applications.
- Work directly with Hobby Lobby business units to perform functional needs assessment and requirements gathering. Build associated process flows and requirements documentation.
- SAP
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- Manage internal initiatives including support packs and enhancement pack implementations.
- Co-Manage projects involving an implementation partner.
- Coordinate and work closely with the Hobby Lobby SAP Project team consisting of key business unit members and Basis administrators.
- Third-Party Software
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- Lead best-of-breed software search efforts and resulting RFP process. Build the RFP package.
- Coordinate software package selection activities with the business unit and vendor candidates.
- Participate in vendor contract analysis and negotiations.
- Co-Manage On-Premise or SaaS implementation efforts with the Vendor.
- Coordinate project efforts of the Hobby Lobby Business Unit and Technology teams – Infrastructure, Network, Database, Development, Security, Technical Support.
- Schedule and coordinate upgrades and service packs with vendors and Hobby Lobby business units.
- Develop system support documentation and provide/coordinate ongoing support.
- Develop and manage vendor relationships.
- Prepare project plan including timeline, budget and resources.
- Manage project to plan and control project scope.
- Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.
- Critically review and evaluate project deliverables.
- Track and communicate progress to stakeholders.
- Track and ensure resolution of issues.
- Coordinate development of testing strategy and execution.
- Coordinate project team and end-user training requirements, materials development and training.
Job Description - Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- 2 plus years of SAP ECC/HANA experience with either ABAP development, functional configuration, Basis administration or project management.
- 3 plus years of project management experience.
- 8 plus years of professional information technology experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of key SAP concepts and terminology, FICO, HCM, MM and SD helpful
- MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- MS Project
- Visio
- SQL Queries
- Knowledge of On-Premise vs. SaaS software concepts
- Competitive Wage
- 401,000 Program
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Discount
Job Title: Project Manager
Address 1: 7707 SW 44th Street
Zip Code: 73179