ERP Deputy Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : ERP Deputy Project Manager

Overview :

The Project Management Office (PMO) at an East Tennessee Department of Energy facility seeks a Deputy Project Manager to support the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout of the ERP Project which will upgrade current SAP ECC environment to SAP S / 4HANA.

Major Duties / Responsibilities :

The position will report to the PMO. Though the position directly supports the existing ERP Project Manager, the position is highly visible requiring direct interaction with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as well as all other levels within the business services organization, IT, and Research organizations including section heads, Group and Team Leaders, Enterprise Architects, vendors, principal investigators, R&D staff, and others. It is expected that the Deputy Project Manager will acclimate such that experience gained on the S / 4HANA upgrade prepares the individual to lead future business system upgrades as a Project Manager.

Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to :

• Develops and manages Project Management Plans (PMP), Configuration Management Plans, work breakdown structures, project tasking and sequencing for project schedules.
• Manages and directs complex matrixed project teams. Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and are of acceptable quality.
• Ensures projects execute communications plans, appropriately summarizes project status, interfaces with project workstream / task leads, project sponsors, Service Portfolio Managers (SPM), ITSD leadership teams and resources.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and consults on project risks, identifies mitigation strategies.
• Assesses project risks / issues, problems, implements corrective actions, executes baseline changes where necessary.
• Acts as an advocate for project management by providing information, recommendations, guidance, and assistance to business & IT staff regarding PM best practices to elevate overall staff project management knowledge.
• Prepares and presents presentations and reports as required, providing recommendations and findings on matters relating to projects.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

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