We are currently seeking to fill a Project Manager position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

Role Description:
The core focus of this role is to effectively support and manage SAP projects including the scoping, planning, budget, governance, deliverables, etc. within the projects constraints (scope, budget, time) in alignment with the ASAP methodology.

The PM will be reporting directly to the Head of the Project Management. The ideal candidate will have additional responsibilities to support the introduction and implementation of Project Management procedures to provide a consistent Company approach and to more efficiently deliver projects.

The role is clearly a consulting role that will require travel and Customer on site activity.

Key Attributes:
Your personality is critical. You will be an animated, outgoing person who brings life to the workplace and maintains a positive attitude in all aspects of your job. You will be dynamic with a get up and go attitude. But most importantly, you will have an attention to detail that you bring to everything you do.

Good communication skills is an essential attribute as the role will involve Senior Management integration both internally and with Customers, as well as running internal Project management related training sessions.

Educational Qualifications: Degree level or higher.

Core Responsibilities:
- Own projects from scoping through to a successful delivery including pre-sales interaction
- Deliver projects to scope, budget, and time
- Manage project schedules using MS Project and MS Excel tools/templates
- Provide regular project status reports
- Manage project risks
- Manage project change control
- Attend senior management meetings
- Facilitate project governance at all levels
- Manage project clients and relationships
- Support the development of other project managers within the organisation

Key Requirements:
- Project experience is essential. Must have managed multiple full life cycle implementations with full responsibility for the plan and budget. Consultancy experience is an advantage.
- History of managing SAP projects is a distinct advantage but not essential
- Experience of managing fixed price projects as well as time and material projects.
- Must demonstrate the ability to manage high pressure projects.
- Has had responsibility for managing budgets/commercial for £Million+ projects with Consultant and Business presence
- Will need to demonstrate knowledge of project methodologies and controls. Knowledge of Prince 2, ASAP and SAP Solution Manager are preferable but not essential.
- Will need to have a good culture fit within the company, with an appropriate management style
- Familiarity with the Microsoft products is essential, in particular MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word
- Will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills as the role will involve interaction with multiple projects in parallel and with people at all levels
- The role will involve travel to Customer sites and also to the offices. As a consulting role the there is an obvious requirement for the candidate to be able to spend nights away from home to support project or company activities.

Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- Family Healthcare cover
- Life Insurance
- 25 days holiday
- Comprehensive Expenses policy

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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