Dir SAP PMO Enterprise Modernization Program (Newark, NJ, US) - PSEG
Newark, NJ
About the Job
Requisition: 79957
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 152,300 - $ 250,100
Incentive: PIP 25%
Work Location Category: Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The Program Director SAP Enterprise Modernization Project is responsible for the management of multiple inter-dependent projects. Oversees all aspects of assigned programs throughout project lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, and time and cost constraints. Supervises individual project managers, controllers, schedulers, enterprise architects and solution architects. Ensures accurate allocations of resources throughout the program. Leads multi- disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of personnel, vendors, and clients to create and deploy successful programs. Programs at PSEG are a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually. Programs may contain elements of work outside of the scope of the discrete projects in the program.
The Program Manager -SAP Enterprise Modernization is responsible for the management and implementation of the program. This includes leading the SAP Modernization Program which is a full scale business transformation to SAP S4/HAN. The program will drive significant business value companywide. The technical scope includes key elements of the SAP S/4HANA application including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Customer Information System/Customer Relationship Management/Billing (CIS/CRM/Billing) and adjacent platforms to be determined during Phase 0. In addition to the project mangement responsibilities the Project implementing Manager will have responsibility for overseeing a team of individuals who will be responsible for implementing this initiative across the enterprise.
The strategic scope includes implementing the program to ensue alignment across the company and to ensure outcomes are achieved. The program manager ensures critical programs are effectively governed to achieve target outcomes. The program manager will lead internal IT and business resources to execute the program.
Job Responsibilities
- Budget - Lead development of multi-year budgets for program and ensure alignment across enterprise efforts and ensure teams manage program budget and expenditures for authorized amount within PSEG stage gate tolerances. Develop and lead the project budget, including forecasting and cost control. Optimize resource allocation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of project initiatives.
- Leadership and Oversight - Liaise across Lines of Business to shape and drive program governance, to assess program risks and issues, and to efficiently formulate and mobilize mitigation and resolution steps where needed. Provide central oversight and management for complex, highly visible program from inception through execution.
- Resource Management - Devleops and aligns roles as required to deliver core process area outcomes. Aligns with leadership on resource performance and number of resources to deliver requied process area(s) metrics.
- Process Management - Conduct analysis on program levers, dependencies, and tradeoffs to inform program timelines, execution models and strategic investment decisions.
- Program Execution - Set expectations for program execution, schedule & scope, including incorporation of stakeholder expectations and business outcomes.
- Staff Oversight and Development – Manage team and work to build core competencies within the area with a focus on operational excellence.
- Vendor Management - Oversee relationships with project solution providers, system integrators, and consultants. Evaluate and select external vendors as needed. Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.
- Risk Management - Establish and maintain an effective risk management governance processes to provide transparency to all program parties and drive key decisions as required.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Liaise across Lines of Business to shape and drive program governance, to assess program risks and issues, and to efficiently formulate and mobilize mitigation and resolution steps where needed.
- Communication - Concisely articulate program updates for senior leaders to elevate progress against key milestones and to escalate blockers and support needed. Develop senior level presentations and present in meetings with business leaders, senior executive team (SET) and the board of directors (BOD).
- Strategy & Governance - Develop and execute project strategy and governance. Establish and maintain effective governance processes to ensure compliance, security, and data integrity across project systems. Develop and implement standards and policies for project system management.
Job Specific Qualifications
- 10 years with Bachelors Degree or Equivalent; 12 years relevant experience in lieu of degree
Other Qualifications:
- Utility industry experience or adjacent industry experience
- Proven ability to lead cross functional teams to meet organizational objectives and outcomes via large scale programs
- Experience in developing large/complex Enterrpise-wide programs definining outcomes and goals with susbsequent program definitions to the achive desired outcomes
- Experience in leading large / complex cross-functional Enterprise wide programs
- Experience partnering with senior business leaders to transform business practices and processes through technology adoption
- Experience managing large scale, multi vendor and highly complex projects
- Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, innovation, problem solving, influencing, organizing, relationship building, communications skills, strategic thinking, project management and change management
- Experience driving life cycle planning, portfolio management and IT standards setting to promote technology and organizational changes in order to drive innovation and improved business outcomes
- Understanding of analytical and independent problem-solving skills; sound judgment and strong collaborative decision-making skills
- Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities with ease and under pressure
- Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to forge relationships, indirectly lead, influence, and gain consensus on process
- Excellent and efficient skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint tools
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills – and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in a peer-like way, and achieve goals without direct control over resources
- High attention to detail; follows through to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness
- Proactive and entrepreneurial self-starter with excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and strong ability to articulate concepts and strategies effectively
- Established internal relationships with PSEG lines of business, partners
Desired:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
Certifications
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