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The role will be based in Phoenix, AZ.Position Summary:Essential Criteria:The main function of a Technical Project/Program Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities including project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting.The Factory Systems team serves as the Project Management Office (PMO) for Factory Applications within SAP. The team oversees applications such as Rockwell MES and PMO 3DX, managing project portfolios, application backlogs, and enterprise-wide initiatives across all factory locations. They are responsible for driving strategic, high-impact projects and ensuring alignment between business and technology objectives.Job Responsibilities:Develops, tracks and manages project budget, project plans, timelines and scopeManage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirementsLead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needsDefine test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing Facilitate the User AcceptanceTesting process, developing rollout plans and proceduresPrepare and present cost-benefit analysesEnsure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilizedMake presentations to steering committees or project sponsorsSupport quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of new capabilities within the SAP ecosystem.Lead logistics-focused projects and process enhancements, partnering closely with logistics stakeholders to optimize operational efficiency.Manage and coordinate complex application development and integration efforts across factory systems. Leverage a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to support project delivery and system enhancements.Apply technical knowledge to evaluate solutions, facilitate integrations, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer sciencePMP or PMI certification 2-4 years experienceProven project management experiencePeople management and team building skillsDemonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing prioritiesProven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organizationStrong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functionsExperience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environmentTop 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience Minimum 5 years' experience with JiraMinimum 5 years' experience with MSFT365 - Excel specificallyMinimum 5 years' experience with SAPWork Authorization Requirement:Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.Our Client is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.Why work through Contechs?Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. 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