SAP P2P Project Manager / Sr Procurement Transformation Manager

• Lead the deployment of a pre-defined organization change blueprint across the US, Canada and then LATAM ensuring alignment with global template processes and organizational goals.
• Drive Workstream Leads in timely completion of project deliverables and collaborate with other internal and external cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Construct, schedule and deliver a robust pre-go-live test plan utilizing Super User channels and remediate any issues with the nominated IT Workstream leads.
• Drive a robust, well-documented hypercare program with daily updates to key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the designated Change Management team to drive change and communication initiatives to ensure stakeholder buy-in and adoption of new processes.
• Serve as the on-site advocate for change, addressing concerns and ensuring clear communication across all levels of the organization.
• Work closely with the global Change Champions to ensure proactive engagement and advance information sharing to mitigate surprises or resourcing challenges during UAT or time-sensitive knowledge clinics.
• Work closely with the designated Training Leads to develop and deliver comprehensive, multi-modal training programs for key users and end-users.
• Support in the creation of content for training materials and ensure knowledge transfer to sustain long-term solution adoption.
• Ensure that all program activities adhere to pre-defined global template processes.
• Work closely with process owners to identify and address any gaps or deviations from the standard templates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for deployment-related updates, providing regular progress reports to stakeholders, superusers and end-user communities.
• Effectively communicate the benefits and impacts of the transformation initiatives to drive alignment and enthusiasm.
• Actively support the Senior Director in delivering the regional transformation goals on ServiceNow and other emerging tools.
• Proactively contribute to projects and working groups to drive process efficiency through the promotion of appropriate digital tools.
• Ensure familiarity with global financial policy controls and processes.
• Proactively partner with the NAM Procurement Tower Lead and regional shared service centers (SSCs) to standardize P2P processes, creating a more effective and efficient shared service model.
• Strive for synergies among SSC teams’ targets and address emerging needs through the establishment of regular mechanisms.
• Work closely with designated global Business Process Owners (BPOs) to identify and address any gaps or deviations from the global processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Stakeholders on project updates, progress reports and people matters.
• Provide timely support, updates and consultation to the Director, Procurement Transformation to help drive project alignment, change management and enthusiasm on transformation initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• SAP S2C and SAP S/4HANA experience.
• Purchase to pay masterdata taxonomies, workflows, frameworks, cycles, and benchmark standard knowledge.

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience running projects in procurement or commercial transformation, full lifecycle system implementation, or similar enterprise roles.
• Hands-on experience working with shared services transformations (insourcing, outsourcing with recharge models), SAP solutions, P2P process frameworks and similar.
• Experience of developing, migrating, or realigning a procurement or commercial function.
• Strong expertise in change management, including tools and ADKAR methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with diverse teams.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Process-oriented with high attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Proficiency in adapting/developing user-focused training and communication strategies.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders., * PMI and/or PROSCI project and change management standards.
• SAP ECC.
• SAP Ariba P2P.
• MS Project.
• Jira.
• Smartsheets.
• ServiceNow.
• ADKAR methodology.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or a related field.