Senior SAP Project Manager

**Job Title**: Senior Project Manager / Delivery Manager**:**About AstraZeneca**:AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three therapy areas - Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. At AstraZeneca, we are united by a single purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.**Role Purpose**:As a Senior Project Manager / Delivery Manager specializing in SAP projects, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of complex SAP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. You will lead multi-functional teams, manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role requires a solid understanding of SAP methodologies, project management standard processes, and superb communication and leadership skills.**Key Responsibilities**:- ** Project Leadership**: Lead and manage end-to-end SAP project delivery, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.- ** Project Planning**: Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies.- ** Team Management**: Build and lead high-performing project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members.- ** Stakeholder Management**: Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.- ** Budget Management**: Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure projects are delivered within budget.- ** Risk Management**: Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.- ** Quality Assurance**: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with business requirements.- ** Vendor Management**: Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants, ensuring they deliver services according to agreed-upon terms and conditions.- ** SAP Expertise**: Leverage your deep understanding of SAP modules and functionalities to drive project success.- ** Documentation**: Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.**Qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration).- +8 years of experience in project management, with a focus on SAP implementations and upgrades.- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex SAP projects on time and within budget.- Solid understanding of SAP modules and functionalities (e.g., S/4HANA, FI/CO, MM, SD).- Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).- Superb communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.- PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.**Skills**:- SAP Project Management- Stakeholder Management- Budget Management- Risk Management- Team Leadership- Communication (written and verbal)- Problem-Solving- Negotiation- SAP S/4HANA (desired)- Agile/Scrum (desired)**Benefits**:AstraZeneca offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement.When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of **three days per week from the Guadalajara office**. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.**If you are a motivated and experienced project manager with a passion for SAP and a desire to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.**: