Software Development Project Manager Job in Palo Alto 94304, California Us
As one of the world’s leading providers of business software, SAP delivers products and services that help accelerate business innovation. Today, customers in more than 120 countries and 25 industries run SAP applications – from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations. (*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
We are looking for a Software Development Project Manager for our Business Analytics and Data Services team. The portfolio consists of Data Integration, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Profiling, Text Analysis, and Master Data Management. The products are being developed in multiple geographies across US, China, and Europe with more than 400+ employees in the organization.
You will project manage the life-cycle of software development for major releases across the suite. Additional responsibilities include technically managing one or more major projects feeding into the overall release. A key success factor will be your experience in enterprise software development, knowledge of application programming, database and system design.
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
* Creates and executes project plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
* Manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope.
* Ensures that the product owner and the team collaborate in the project.
* Facilitates teams and stakeholders meetings effectively.
* Keeps project teams well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate events.
* Effectively communicates relevant project information to management and stakeholders.
* Delivers engaging, informative and well-organized presentations.
* Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
* Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
* Removes obstacles and roadblocks for the team.
* Acts as advisor for organizational development by representing the ideas of Lean/agile to other teams and areas.
WORK EXPERIENCE
* Experience in large scale program/project management.
* Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
* Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential applications on client engagements.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
* 6 yrs + Bachelor's or Master's + 4 yrs.
* Great experience in managing large scale program with cross multi-site projects dependencies.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent conflict-management skill.
* Excellent skill as a moderator.
* Ability to act as an advisor in the development organization
* Effective teamwork collaboration skill.
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 20%