Deputy Director, Dvm Lead Job in Pepsico

Job Description

• Leads the SAP DVM team at IT Hub
• Manage all aspects of archiving project implementation from requirements gathering to post go-live activities adhering to PepsiCos defined methodology
• Communicates project status to all stakeholders
• Monitors project execution to identify obstacles and deviations from plan and takes corrective action as needed
• Lead and coordinate configuration and implementation of archiving objects within the project scope according to signed off user requirements. (KEY)
• Conducts continuous risk assessment and management and includes measures to reduce risk in daily project management activities.
• Create & update project solution documents (FSDs, diagrams, test plans, etc.)
• Work with ABAP resources to align technical specifications to functional requirements.
• Ensure required systems validation standards with regards to design and test specifications are met.
• Performs closing activities, including formal review and sign-offs with business stakeholders.
• Adheres to PepsiCos controls, processes and standards.
• Prioritize teams work and assign daily work tasks with limited supervision
• Submits period forecasts, manages project and organizational financials by accurately tracking and updating expense status through period forecasts to ensure budget expectations are achieved
• Provides input to annual objectives, conducts annual performance processes including setting objectives and measurement and performance evaluation, conducts PMP Process, responsible for hiring decisions
• Manages a team size of about 10+ direct reports
• Ensures effective resource utilization across the workgroup
• Get guidence from global teams for standards and direction
• Provides outstanding customer service to direct and indirect customers

Qualifications/Requirements

• SAP Certificates and/or PMP Certification are a plus
• 10+ years of SAP experience required, preferably functional (e.g. FICO)
• Minimum 7+ years SAP Data Archiving and DaRT implementation experience is preferred
• Requires excellent English communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation
• Project Management experience in Archiving is a must
• Deep understanding of one or more SAP functional areas such as FI/CO and Logistics
• Deep understanding of dependencies between SAP Technical Development and other SAP implementation activities such as configuration, landscape and system planning and security.
• Must have completed full implementation life cycle for SAP Data Archiving (i.e. blueprint to sustain for multiple archive objects)
• Understands flow of business processes and supporting IT infrastructure (idocs, workflows, data exchange, interfaces)
• Hands-on experience with managing Content Servers or any other Imaging solution (i.e. PBS PCL, IXOS, Filenet, Documentum, etc); PBS PCL experience is preferred
• Experience implementing and sustaining PBS Add-On is preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft applications
• (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers
• Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business and project requirements
• Knowledge and experience in following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: SAP Solution Manager, SAP Charm, ITIL tools & processes, HP Service Manager, HP Quality Center, project implementation and production support experience
• Must have previous experience managing small teams and proven ability to develop teams and cultivate talent
• Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements
• Strong management skills with the ability to develop teams and cultivate talent
• Experience in CPG industry preferred
• PIRT knowledge and governance experience preferred