Project Manager, SAP S4 Functional
Company: McCain Foods
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Title: Project Manager, SAP S4 FunctionalPosition Type: Regular - Full-TimePosition Location: Oakbrook TerraceRequisition ID:35850At McCain, we believe in meaningful technology - using digital technology not just for innovation, but to make a difference globally. Join a team where innovation drives purpose and technology shapes the future. This is your chance to develop sought-after expertise, work on exciting, high-impact projects, and create solutions that truly make a difference. If you're ready to push boundaries, tackle purposeful challenges, and build a career that matters, we want you on our team. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of S/4 Functional Project Manager will be pivotal.McCain is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to ensure seamless execution within their scope on a global digital transformation. This individual will lead the project management for key initiatives within the SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation program. The role will work closely with McCain business, process, functional, technical, data & S4 SI resources to plan, execute, monitor, control & govern the data specific execution areas within SAP S/4HANA business transformation program. These functional areas will include (but are not limited to) finance, procure to pay, Vistex, order to cash, plan to schedule, supply chain (demand planning, supply planning etc.), market to order, commercials, manufacturing etc.Through project planning, project clarification, and process ownership, the Project Manager will facilitate creativity, help team members work together, remove impediments to progress, facilitate meetings, foster team empowerment and entrepreneurship, and enable the team to complete tasks on time at a high level of quality. The position requires a good communicator with experience in managing risks, adjusting schedules and tasks to meet committed timelines and can lead projects. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with business, process, functional & Digital Technology
stakeholders to coordinate, plan & conduct workshops.
- Collaborate with business, functional, process & technical team
members to analyze & document the key decisions leveraging McCain's
framework & tools.
- Project plan, execute & govern the appropriate configuration
work in S/4HANA landscape to address mandatory changes in
partnership with key business, process, functional & technical
teams from McCain & S4 SI partner.
- Support OCM, business, process & functional stakeholders on
change initiatives as a result of moving from SAP ECC legacy
platform to SAP S/4 HANA digital landscape.
- Structure, define & operationalize the progress reports &
status dashboards.
- Develop best practices, scalable mechanisms and repeatable
processes on all aspects of the business transformation: planning,
blueprinting, design, build, test & deploy phases of the program
- Utilize project tracking and common project management
principles (Project Management Methodologies - Waterfall, Agile,
Hybrid); mapping resources against objectives, track dependencies
and risks, assess impact of change across interdependent
workstreams and projects.
- Ensure OCM plans are aligned with overall project timeline and
processes and work with the OCM Team to address potential conflicts
and/or interdependencies.
- Support program & PMO Leadership managing key stakeholder
relationships & expectations across the Digital Technology and
Business Transformation leaders by maintaining effective
communication cadence and driving timely & effective escalation &
resolution of risks and issues
- Manage the day-to-day work activities of team members,
organizing and coordinating the team, and leading project status,
daily huddles, and working meetings
- Collaborate cohesively with partners & ensure that they are
performing in accordance with contractual obligations
- Drive the finance & resource management of the assigned
workstreams within the program leveraging the set forth McCain
financial & resource management tools & frameworkREQUIRED
QUALIFICIATTIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science,
or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP implementations, including
end-to-end S/4HANA implementation.
- Proven experience of working as a functional project manager in
at least one global SAP S/4 HANA Implementation.
- PMP, SAP Activate Project Manager certification and familiarity
with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFE) is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a
data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Exposure to global delivery and deep understanding of SAP
software and related technologies.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
methodologies is a plus.
- Hands-on experience of Jira tool is highly desirable.PERSONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the
ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels,
including C-suite executives.
- Able to approach conflict resolution and negotiation with
confidence and tact.
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a
willingness to challenge the status quo.The above information
indicates the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this
job.#digitalcore#hybrid#Li-MCCAIN25Compensation
Package:$85,500.00-$114,000.00 USD annually + bonuseligibilityThe
above reflects the target compensation range for the position at
the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based
on experience, skill set, education/training, and other
organizational needs.Benefits: At McCain,we're on a mission to
create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at
the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate
that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits &
wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the
following benefits:health coverage (medical, dental, vision,
prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support
including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs
include vacationandholidays, company-supported volunteering time,
and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country,
provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level,
location and nature of the role.Additional benefit details
available during the application process.Your well-being matters to
us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to
support you in being your best self at work - and at home.McCain
Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we
have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable
workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect
the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work.
We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and
success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family:Information Technology
Division:Global Finance
Department:S4 PMO
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace -- US - United States of America : Illinois : ChicagoCompany:McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a
willingness to challenge the status quo.The above information
indicates the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this
job.#digitalcore#hybrid#Li-MCCAIN25Compensation
Package:$85,500.00-$114,000.00 USD annually + bonuseligibilityThe
above reflects the target compensation range for the position at
the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based
on experience, skill set, education/training, and other
organizational needs.Benefits: At McCain,we're on a mission to
create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at
the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate
that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits &
wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the
following benefits:health coverage (medical, dental, vision,
prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support
including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs
include vacationandholidays, company-supported volunteering time,
and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country,
provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level,
location and nature of the role.Additional benefit details
available during the application process.Your well-being matters to
us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to
support you in being your best self at work - and at home.McCain
Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we
have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable
workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect
the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work.
We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and
success and makes our business stronger.
- Able to approach conflict resolution and negotiation with
confidence and tact.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the
ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels,
including C-suite executives.
- Hands-on experience of Jira tool is highly desirable.PERSONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
methodologies is a plus.
- Exposure to global delivery and deep understanding of SAP
software and related technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a
data-driven approach to decision-making.
- PMP, SAP Activate Project Manager certification and familiarity
with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFE) is highly desirable
- Proven experience of working as a functional project manager in
at least one global SAP S/4 HANA Implementation.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP implementations, including
end-to-end S/4HANA implementation.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science,
or related field.
- Drive the finance & resource management of the assigned
workstreams within the program leveraging the set forth McCain
financial & resource management tools & frameworkREQUIRED
QUALIFICIATTIONS:
- Collaborate cohesively with partners & ensure that they are
performing in accordance with contractual obligations
- Manage the day-to-day work activities of team members,
organizing and coordinating the team, and leading project status,
daily huddles, and working meetings
- Support program & PMO Leadership managing key stakeholder
relationships & expectations across the Digital Technology and
Business Transformation leaders by maintaining effective
communication cadence and driving timely & effective escalation &
resolution of risks and issues
- Ensure OCM plans are aligned with overall project timeline and
processes and work with the OCM Team to address potential conflicts
and/or interdependencies.
- Utilize project tracking and common project management
principles (Project Management Methodologies - Waterfall, Agile,
Hybrid); mapping resources against objectives, track dependencies
and risks, assess impact of change across interdependent
workstreams and projects.
- Develop best practices, scalable mechanisms and repeatable
processes on all aspects of the business transformation: planning,
blueprinting, design, build, test & deploy phases of the program
- Structure, define & operationalize the progress reports &
status dashboards.
- Support OCM, business, process & functional stakeholders on
change initiatives as a result of moving from SAP ECC legacy
platform to SAP S/4 HANA digital landscape.
- Project plan, execute & govern the appropriate configuration
work in S/4HANA landscape to address mandatory changes in
partnership with key business, process, functional & technical
teams from McCain & S4 SI partner.
- Collaborate with business, functional, process & technical team
members to analyze & document the key decisions leveraging McCain's
framework & tools.
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