SAP PPM Senior Specialist EDGE Group PJSC

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Posted 7 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Process & Solution Design

  • Design integrated project and portfolio management processes, covering the full lifecycle from opportunity identification and bid evaluation to program execution, change control, and closure.
  • Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., PMI PMBOK, ISO 21500, EIA-748 EVMS) and regulatory frameworks common in the aerospace/defense sector.
  • Translate business requirements into functional design specifications, workflows, and system configuration guidelines for implementation teams.

Application Enablement & User Guidance

  • Define system usage guidelines, templates, and data structures (e.g., WBS templates, coding standards, portfolio taxonomies) to support consistent execution.
  • Advise PMOs, program managers, and controllers on best use of PPM tools to manage schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and performance metrics.
  • Conduct hands-on sessions, demos, and user onboarding to ensure effective adoption of Microsoft Project Server, SAP S/4HANA PS, and SAP EPPM functionalities.
  • Provide solution advice and support the AMS team with expert-level troubleshooting for critical cases, bridging functional process design and technical configuration.

Integration & Data Governance

  • Ensure seamless integration between PPM tools and ERP modules, enabling accurate cost/ schedule performance measurement and executive reporting.
  • Work with data governance to maintain master data integrity and establish controls for portfolio and project information.
  • Support KPI dashboard design for earned value, schedule adherence, portfolio health, and benefit realization tracking.

Implementation & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead discovery and explore activities for project management and PPM in implementation projects, working with business process owners in the respective entities
  • Participate in system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and cutover planning.
  • Gather feedback from business users to continuously refine both processes and system configurations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential

  • Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 5-7 + years experience in enterprise project/ portfolio management process design in large-scale, engineering or defense environments.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Project Server, SAP S/4HANA PS (plus SD and MM), and SAP EPPM.
  • Proven ability to act as a functional bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
  • Extensive experience in implementing PPM processes and solutions in the context of digital transformation programs
  • Track record in training, mentoring, and guiding end users in enterprise application usage.
  • Ability to produce clear, structured functional documentation (process flows, functional specs)

Preferred

  • Experience in environments with EVMS compliance, ITAR/EAR controls, and aerospace/ defense-specific program governance.
  • Familiarity with digital transformation in engineering enterprises, including digital thread and digital twin concepts.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • SAP PPM Senior Specialist

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