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SAP Project Manager

Bundy Baking Solutions • Urbana, Ohio, United States • $85,118 - $134,474 / year • 2w ago

Title: Project Manager

Location: 417 E Water St., Urbana, OH 43078

Company: Bundy Baking Solutions

Reports to: CFO

Project Manager – SAP (B1)

An SAP Business One (B1) Implementation Project Manager is responsible for leading the comprehensive deployment of SAP B1 ERP solutions across multiple small to mid-sized locations globally. This role combines strategic project oversight with in-depth functional knowledge of SAP B1 modules to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with client business requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Project Planning & Strategy: Develop detailed project plans that include timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.

Business Process Mapping: Analyze current ("As-Is") business processes and design future ("To-Be") solutions within the SAP B1 environment.

Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and steering committees to manage expectations and resolve conflicts.

Implementation Oversight: Lead critical phases such as system blueprinting, data migration, configuration, and integration with third-party tools (e.g., inventory management or user

portals).

Quality & Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks, implement strategies to mitigate them, and ensure that all deliverables meet global quality standards and compliance requirements.

Testing & Go-Live: Coordinate User Acceptance Testing, oversee the "Go-Live" transition, and provide immediate support following implementation ("hypercare").

Training: Organize and facilitate training sessions for end-users and client project teams to ensure successful system adoption.

Key Skills and Experience

Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with SAP Business One or similar SAP platforms and related ecosystem tools on a global scale.

Methodology Knowledge: Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or SAP Activate.

Functional Awareness: Strong understanding of core business processes, including Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, and Production Planning.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Scope Creep: Managing requests for additional features that may affect the budget and timeline. Keeping the project on course and from mission drift.

Data Integrity: Ensuring that legacy data is cleaned and accurately migrated to the new system.

Integration Complexity: Coordinating technical requirements for connecting SAP B1 with existing legacy systems or newer cloud services.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, project management, or a related field.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification, along with relevant SAP certifications, preferred but not required.
8+ years of experience managing SAP implementation, upgrading, or enhancement projects on a global scale.
Solid understanding of SAP modules and implementation methodologies. SAP B1 preferred.
Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and issue logs
Experience collaborating with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery
Proven ability to develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, Microsoft Project).
Management of other projects, programs, and portfolios as needed.