Sephora
posted 4 months ago
As the Senior SAP Implementation Manager at Sephora, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of the SAP S/4HANA implementation project. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Corporate Systems and involves driving project implementation, managing business stakeholder relationships, and collaborating with global teams. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all business teams, including Finance, Supply Chain, and Retail, as well as technical teams, are aligned on project scope, requirements, and delivery plans. You will be tasked with delivering key project milestones within the established budget and timeline. In this role, you will lead and manage cross-functional project teams, which include SAP consultants, IT professionals, business analysts, and end users. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for the SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring that these align with the overall business goals and objectives. Additionally, you will work with SAP architects and consultants to design solutions and configure the SAP S/4HANA system to meet the organization's needs, ensuring that best practices are adhered to and that the solution is scalable and performs optimally. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will identify potential risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project delivery. You will also be responsible for creating detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets tailored to the specific requirements of the organization. Quality assurance is critical, and you will work with Quality Engineering teams to conduct thorough testing and validation processes as necessary. Effective communication is key in this role; you will be expected to provide regular project status updates and communicate key decisions to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Collaboration with external SAP vendors, partners, and third-party service providers will also be essential to ensure that all deliverables meet project requirements and expectations. After the implementation, you will provide ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance to end users, ensuring a smooth transition and successful adoption of the new system.