Senior SAP Project Manager

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Position Title: Senior SAP Project Manager
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 11-MAR-2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within UNESCO, specifically in the Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS). UNESCO, established in 1945, is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. The organization operates in over 190 countries and has a mission to build peace, eradicate poverty, and drive sustainable development. The Bureau for Digital Business Solutions plays a crucial role in the digital transformation of UNESCO, ensuring that digital technologies are effectively integrated into the organization's operations and programs.

Job Overview:
The Senior SAP Project Manager will be responsible for leading, planning, and executing SAP projects across UNESCO. This role is critical in ensuring that the organization's digital transformation initiatives align with its strategic objectives. The position requires a strong understanding of the SAP landscape, including various modules and their integration points, to deliver effective solutions. The Senior SAP Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the established business objectives. The role also involves engaging with stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met and that the solutions provided are user-friendly and effective.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior SAP Project Manager will lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of SAP projects, including upgrades, implementations, migrations, and enhancements. Responsibilities include defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, developing comprehensive project plans, and ensuring adherence to project management methodologies. The manager will act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating communication between various teams and managing expectations. Regular project status meetings will be conducted to keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues. The role also involves overseeing project budgets, negotiating contracts with vendors, and leading change management efforts related to SAP projects. Additionally, the manager will ensure quality assurance and testing phases are completed, and will provide post-implementation support to ensure smooth transitions and address any issues that arise.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information/Digital Technology, or a related field. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the field is required, with at least three years of experience at the international level. Extensive experience and a profound understanding of SAP, along with knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, are essential. Candidates should have experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to explain technical concepts in a customer-friendly manner.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information/Digital Technology, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of digital technologies and their application within an organizational context.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Computer Science, Information/Digital Technology, or a related field. Candidates should have extensive experience managing complex SAP projects and interacting with key stakeholders. Experience working in a client-facing role is also essential, as is a strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French is mandatory, with good knowledge of the other language being advantageous. Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish is considered desirable.

Additional Notes:
The contract for this position is fixed-term for a duration of two years. The role is open to external candidates and is based in Paris. UNESCO offers a competitive salary, with the approximate annual starting salary for this post being 118,625 US dollars. Benefits may include 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan. UNESCO is committed to achieving gender parity and workforce diversity, encouraging individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.