Project Manager

Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of a project in terms of scope, deliverables, 
timeline, budget, customer satisfaction and project team satisfaction. A Level 1 Project Manager will typically be 
deployed on a large scale, complex project or multiple small-scale projects.
The Project Manager is a window through which the customer views SAP and attune.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the implementation of a SAP solution at a given customer site, within the scope, time 
and budget (All deliverables with high quality and customer satisfaction) – i.e. Oversees overall 
management of the project.

Essential Functions (Continued)

2) As a project leader:
o Lead the project following the aIR methodology 
o Prepare the detailed project plans for all project phases
o Ensure that the terms of the SOW are met
o Establish and enforce governance for Issues Management, Change Request Management, and 
the Project Meeting Cadence.
o Provide leadership by establishing processes for the internal and customer teams to follow for 
all project activities. Works closely with the customer’s Project Management
o Conduct weekly project team and monthly/periodic Steering Committee meetings and prepare 
or provide support in the preparation of Steering Meeting presentations as well as meeting
minutes 
o L Lead, guide and motivate the project team. Drive results, provide appropriate support for 
the team when needed and involve attune Management if required
o Work closely with consulting/development resources for smooth functioning of project 
activities
o Make clear the roles and responsibilities of the internal and customer project teams and ensure 
output and results from both customer and consultant teams
o Resolve internal/customer issues without affecting the project timelines, delivery plans etc
o Report exception/problems and concerns to the attune Management and Customer
Management 
o Where required, prepare weekly progress reports and circulate as to attune and customer 
management teams
o Prepare monthly budget versus actual report

Essential Functions (Continued)

3) Have a rational view of various situations in the project and be sensitive to customer needs, bearing in 
mind the conflicting requirements that a customer team would demand, and the delivery capabilities 
of the project team. 
4) Communicate and stay in touch with the Senior Management of the Customer Organization with 
regards to the progress of the project and gain acceptance and support for the rapid implementation 
of the project according to the terms of the SOW.
5) Ensure the process of knowledge transfer to the customer team is effective and timely. 
6) Perform any additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when required by the 
management

Desired Qualifications

1) At least 8 years prior work experience in Project Management or at least 8 years of SAP functional 
experience and industry knowledge with proven track record of project management skills
2) Exposure to project management at a global scale
3) Knowledge and experience in the attune Implementation methodology
4) Exposure to the Fashion and Lifestyle Industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1) General degree or equivalent/recognized professional qualifications
2) Lateral knowledge of SAP modules would be advantageous
3) Formal training/certification in Project Management
4) Excellent project planning skills at a high, medium, and very detailed level. Ability to know when each is 
required. (Appreciation of complex implementation of an integrated application) 
5) Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. Ability to articulate ideas and opinions to all 
stakeholders
6) Ability to lead and work in teams. Interpersonal skills are essential.
7) Leadership capabilities, result orientation, conceptual thinking, and innovative mindset
8) Ability and willingness to take on new initiatives/technologies
9) Excellent customer-facing skills
10) Excellent people management skills
11) Excellent negotiation and persuasion skill

Work Environment and Special Consideration

1) Must be willing to travel 80% to client sites