AC Manila - SAP Project Management Manager

Job Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. In SAP programme management at PwC, you will focus on overseeing and managing large-scale SAP implementation projects within an organisation. You will work closely with business leaders, project managers, and technical teams to define project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, monitor progress, and mitigate risks. Working in SAP programme management, you will coordinate multiple projects, resources, and stakeholders to enable successful delivery of SAP solutions.

Job Description

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the SAP Program Management team you are expected to manage the identification and addressing of client needs. As a Manager you are expected to lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are expected to be responsible for project success and maintaining rigorous standards, enhancing your leadership style, and motivating others to deliver quality.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address client needs
• Lead teams and manage client accounts
• Focus on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff
• Assure project success and maintain elevated standards
• Enhance leadership style and motivate others
• Deliver quality results and uphold firm principles
• Drive client engagement workstreams
• Maintain elevated standards of project quality
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology
• 7 to 11 years of experience in PMO / Project management preferred
• 3 years SAP implementation experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English necessary
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced knowledge of PM tools such as SAP Solution Management
• Experience in Agile methodology and Lean concepts
• Advanced skills in MS Office suite, SharePoint, Google Suite
• Significant leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to manage conflicts and prioritize actions
• Experience in people management
• Ability to train and mentor junior resources
• Experience in managing large-scale SAP implementation projects
  
  

Additional Qualification

• Flexible to support different US time zones (2:00PM to 11PM / 3:00PM to 12AM / 4:00PM to 1:00AM / 5:00PM to 2:00AM)
• Amenable to work in BGC Taguig Metro Manila
  
  

Company Overview

PwC AC Manila's Consulting Services are designed to provide industry expertise and innovative solutions through Cloud & Digital services. Our goal is to assist businesses in driving growth, optimizing operations, and seizing opportunities. With our team of professionals, cutting-edge technology, and deep industry knowledge, we help businesses stay ahead of the competition, deliver strategic solutions, and unlock long-term value.