SAP Project Manager, CFPMO

About the position The Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced SAP project manager to support the stand-up of the new organization. In this role, you will report directly to the FAST Program Manager, Financial Accounting Systems Transformation (FAST) program, and be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of projects while using the defined project management (PM) processes and standards. The CFPMO PM process is designed to support the CFPMO's mission to increase the value impact of change efforts across MassMutual's corporate functions. The FAST Program is on a multi-year plan to replace our existing SAP R3 platform with the SAP S/4HANA platform that will provide a modern event based financial system solution for Corporate Finance, enabling a more streamlined financial reporting process that leverages enhanced reporting and data analytics functionality. As a FAST Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and close. Project managers will partner and support project sponsors, program managers and portfolio leads in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity. Responsibilities • Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding • Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution • Determine project scope and manage scope execution across multiple large projects or medium to large programs where scope is subject to change, contains high complexity and high degree of risk, large number of resources, and complex organizational change issues that support complex enterprise or strategic corporate goals • Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process • Develop high-level milestones during Discovery and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning • Work with a high degree of autonomy to apply industry leading project and program management knowledge to refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment • Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity • Drive continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility • Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation • Work with workstream team members to support testing, training, and system adoption activities • Support other activities as part of SAP implementations Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience and expertise • 5+ years of project management experience • 3+ years of experience in SAP or finance projects Nice-to-haves • 7+ years of project management experience, 3+ within a PMO • 3 years of experience leading projects with SAP, S4/ HANA • Experience in ERP implementations, SAP support, or finance transformation projects • Familiarity with financial reporting and data reconciliation • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent • Agile/Waterfall project management experience • Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira Benefits • Competitive salaries • Incentive and bonus opportunities • Access to mentorship opportunities • Networking opportunities including access to various Business Resource Groups • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms Apply tot his job