Puget Sound Energy · 1 month ago
S/4 HANA Program Manager
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with top talented individuals as they launch a multi-year SAP S/4 HANA journey to reshape their operations. They are seeking a visionary Program Manager to lead this enterprise-wide digital transformation, overseeing the execution of the project and ensuring alignment among diverse stakeholders.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Oversee and provide leadership over SAP S/4 pre-requisite projects
Lead comprehensive S/4HANA readiness assessments, conducting gap analyses and crafting compelling future-state roadmaps that inspire action
Orchestrate stakeholder alignment across business units, defining program scope, objectives, and budgets that balance ambition with reality
Facilitate high-stakes decisions on deployment strategies and implementation sequencing that will determine program success
Master the art of vendor selection, leading RFPs and contract negotiations that secure world-class implementation partners
Manage the end-to-end execution of this multi-year, multi-phase transformation across diverse business areas with military precision
Establish bulletproof governance structures, steering committees, and reporting mechanisms that keep executives informed and engaged
Resource Orchestration by balance program budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and change control processes
Coordinate complex business process re-engineering, data migration, integration, and testing activities across multiple workstreams
Ensure flawless delivery of critical program milestones that align with strategic business objectives
Foster seamless collaboration between business and functional teams, technical experts, and 3rd party partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, project management or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute
Ten (10) years of experience in project and program management with 5 years of experience in managing or leading teams
Demonstrated management and decision making skills concerning information systems policies, processes and procedures with proven track record of completing tasks and/or projects within budget and on schedule
Strong knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple large projects in a cross-functional environment
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a Project Management Governance Framework
Strong familiarity with project management software, including MS Project
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Strong team leadership and facilitation skills required
Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies, and ability to develop and manage project plans and budgets
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills
Preferred
Direct experience leading full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations
Experience directly managing IT Project Managers
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
15+ years of experience in IT program/project management, with at least 5 years in SAP transformation leadership
PMP, PgMP, or SAP Activate certification preferred
Utility industry experience preferred
Experience with regulatory compliance
Experience aligning IT programs with business strategy and organizational objectives
Ability to create and maintain multi-year technology strategies that support business growth
Proven track record leading enterprise-wide digital initiatives and modernization efforts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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Wade Smith
EVP & COO
Lorna Luebbe
General Counsel/Senior Vice President/Chief Sustainability Officer
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