About the role

Program Manager overseeing SAP S/4 HANA transformation at Puget Sound Energy. Leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse business areas for digital innovation.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide leadership over SAP S/4 pre-requisite projects
Lead comprehensive S/4HANA readiness assessments, conducting gap analyses and crafting compelling future-state roadmaps that inspire action
Orchestrate stakeholder alignment across business units, defining program scope, objectives, and budgets that balance ambition with reality
Facilitate high-stakes decisions on deployment strategies and implementation sequencing that will determine program success
Manage the end-to-end execution of this multi-year, multi-phase transformation across diverse business areas with military precision
Establish bulletproof governance structures, steering committees, and reporting mechanisms that keep executives informed and engaged
Resource orchestration by balance program budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and change control processes
Coordinate complex business process re-engineering, data migration, integration, and testing activities across multiple workstreams
Ensure flawless delivery of critical program milestones that align with strategic business objectives
Foster seamless collaboration between business and functional teams, technical experts, and 3rd party partners.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, project management or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute.
Ten (10) years of experience in project and program management with 5 years of experience in managing or leading teams.
Demonstrated management and decision making skills concerning information systems policies, processes and procedures with proven track record of completing tasks and/or projects within budget and on schedule.
Strong knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple large projects in a cross-functional environment.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a Project Management Governance Framework.
Strong familiarity with project management software, including MS Project.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Strong team leadership and facilitation skills required.
Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies, and ability to develop and manage project plans and budgets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.