SAP S/4HANA Retail Program Manager - Associate Director - 58065731

at  Cognizant Technology Solutions

ABOUT COGNIZANT’S SAP PRACTICE

Cognizant’s SAP practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit. In Cognizant’s SAP practice, we help enterprises improve business value in the digital economy. As part of this practice, you will drive digital acceleration, to prepare our clients for the approaching autonomous business by unlocking the value of digital with industry-specific outcomes. Our extended service portfolio and business solutions help our clients gain competitive leadership, discover new revenue streams and achieve business agility—all with the operational mandates of cost and efficiency.
Cognizant is a Global Strategic Service Provider (GSSP) of SAP services with presence across the World. Our strong client base includes 13% of Fortune 500 companies, 3 of the top 5 Fortune 500 Pharma companies, 2 of top 5 Fortune 500 technology companies 3 of top 5 Fortune 500 Industrial companies, and 4 of top 5 Global Animal health companies by turnover.
We are certified in multiple SAP technologies. Our strong credentials include Global SAP Certified Provider of SAP BTP Operations, Global SAP Certified Provider of SAP Cloud and Infrastructure Operations, Global SAP Certified Provider of DevOps, Global SAP Certified Provider of SAP S/4HANA Solutions Operations, Global SAP Certified Provider of SAP SuccessFactors Solutions Operations, Global SAP Certified Provider of SAP HANA Operations, and Global SAP Certified Provider of SAP Business Suite Solutions Operations.
With Cognizant SAP, there are diverse career opportunities available to candidates due to our strong ecosystem of Hyperscalers (Microsoft, Google, AWS etc), Partnership with next gen technology providers like BluePrism, Automation anywhere; as well as companies like Syniti, Signavio and Qualtrics and of course, across SAP technologies and products like S/4HANA, Cloud & Technology ECC, SuccessFactors, BTP, Signavio, CX and Digital Commerce and Analytics. Candidates also get exposure to functional and domain consulting and SAP strategy & road mapping.
Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA Retail Program Manager who will be catering to the North America customers and involves supporting proactive and reactive business opportunities such as managed services and transformation. The individual will be closely working with our onsite sales / delivery teams, and participate in solution discussions, and workshops.
Role: SAP S/4HANA Retail Program Manager
Job Level: Associate Director
Location: San Bernardino, CA. Hybrid option.
Duration: Full Time only - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leav

AS A PROGRAM MANAGER, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION OF MULTIPLE PROJECTS WITHIN A PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES RESOURCE ALLOCATION BUDGET MANAGEMENT STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION AND ENSURING ADHERENCE TO REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. YOU WILL COLLABORATE WITH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS TO DRIVE NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY.

Program Manager will concurrently handle one or more large SAP implementation/upgrade projects simultaneously for our customers, providing day-to-day leadership to analyze their requirements, develop designs, and implement SAP S4 related solutions.
Work closely with SAP architects, technical teams, functional analysts to deliver project scope on time, on budget and with high quality deliverables.
Communicate optimally with clients regarding the SAP project, project methodology, technology and functionality.
Ability to clearly demonstrate the advantages of a proposed approach or solution.
Possess influencing skills and personal presence to optimally represent at the highest level- externally and internally, formally and informally, encouraging confidence and respect for both the functions represented and as an individual and you can build long-term relationships with colleagues and clients.
Solid experience in the SAP ASAP Methodology as well as excellent presentation skills

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years of successful experience running large scale programs with SAP as a key component.
Minimum of 5 years of SAP Program Management experience
Deep experience in at least one SAP module.
Experience in at least 2 end to end implementation of S/4 global programs in capacity role as a Program Manager.
PMP Certification required.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $150,00 – 180,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Feb 26 2024