Senior Project Manager

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

We are looking for a senior project manager who has delivered data and analytics within a large SAP S/4HANA programme and who can run a workstream inside a multi-workstream ERP programme.

This opportunity is a 1 year contract, and we are looking for someone who is flexible to work across North American and South African timezones.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Extended project management skills, specifically delivering IT data and analytics projects.
• Sound understanding of the data and analytics lifecycle, including data integration, data migration, data modelling, reporting, data quality and data governance.
• Sound knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (including RISE with SAP) and SAP data and analytics platforms, such as SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere or Business Data Cloud.
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.

Key responsibilities:

• Defines data and analytics project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develops comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies, risks and issues.
• Leads the delivery of enterprise data and analytics solutions on SAP S/4HANA, including data platforms, data integration, data models, reporting and dashboards, aligned to the wider ERP programme plan and platform milestones.
• Coordinates and leads project teams, including onshore and offshore resources, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Monitors project progress, identifies potential roadblocks, and takes proactive measures to keep the project on track.
• Conducts regular meetings and provides project updates to stakeholders.

If you are interested in taking on this challenging role, please apply!

Successful candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.