SAP Utilities Solutions Back Office Project Manager / Integration Architect

SAP Utilities Solutions Back Office Project Manager / Integration Architect Job ID GBS-0082048 Job type Full-time Regular Work country United Kingdom Work city Any city in selected countries Job role Delivery Project Manager Travel Up to 75%; travelling 5 days a week, home on weekends Job role skillset SAP Business unit C&SI Job description IBM is currently recruiting SAP Utility Project Managers and Integration Architects into their growing GBS (Global Business Services) SAP Utilities Solutions Team. We are looking for applicants with a consulting background in the Utility industry. The candidates successfully recruited into these roles will be recognised as a subject matter expert in the SAP IS Utility Solution set. We are looking for experienced project managers and architects with strong consulting and functional skills, to lead workstreams through bid to delivery. They will be working with the SAP Service line management team to grow and develop our business. The candidates successfully recruited this role will be able to: Scope, shape and deliver Utility solutions to clients against defined client value propositions in both straightforward and complex environments Lead a team and to take accountability for the design and delivery of an entire work stream or project Work with little supervision keeping leadership appraised of project status in a timely manner raising issues of risk to the appropriate level at the appropriate time Develop and sustain strong working relationships with client middle and senior management Demonstrate expert core consulting skills Demonstrate an advanced level of SAP IS Utility solution knowledge and Utility industry expertise to support delivery to clients Supervise financial management of engagements to deliver value to clients and to IBM Perform an appropriate role in business development Perform an appropriate role in practice management, for example, in staff, internal engagement and / or knowledge management, business development or other The applicant should be an experienced SAP consultant who has significant experience of the SAP Utility Industry solution set and the Utility industry. Knowledge of UK specific Utility regulatory requirements is desirable. Knowledge of integration with other modules of SAP is desirable. The candidates successfully recruited into these roles will have experience of: At least two end to end SAP project life cycles and a working knowledge of an accelerated SAP implementation methodology (e.g. ASAP). Solution Definition and Business Development Leading teams of 5 or more direct reports. The successful candidates are likely to: Be EU citizen or possess a valid work permit to the UK (without travel/security restrictions) Possess a degree or have the relevant experience Have excellent communication and negotiating skills Have a thorough knowledge and first hand experience of working in a Utility business. Demonstrate man management and an ability to conduct and lead consultancy assignments. Have experience of working in different organizations and be able to integrate successfully into and negotiate their way around differing cultures. Be SAP trained in R/3 either through formal training or by experience. Required SAP Back Office (Finance or Procurement) expertise : Mastered Utility Industry Expertise : Mastered Consulting : Mastered Team Leading : Mastered Communication Skills : Mastered Business Development : Mastered English: Fluent IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.