Cognizant is looking for an experienced System Integration Senior Project Manager for our fast-growing business area. An ideal candidate is someone best problem-solvers, idea-makers, and high-energy individual. If you meet our background requirements and looking for an opportunity to be rewarded for your skills and expertise, is the ideal opportunity for you!

Grade: Senior Associate (Depends on experience and technical expertise)

Salary: DOE

Experience Level: Minimum 10 years of IT Experience.

Job Description:

Overall Responsibilities:

To make the integration of the Legacy System in the new OneERP environment successful, a System Integration team has been established who coordinates all relevant activities between the E2E teams and the respective legacy application leads. Facilitate and coordinate the integration of the Legacy Systems to SAP S/4 HANA between E2E Teams, Domain Architects and Legacy Application Leads.

Main Tasks

Act as a bridge between OneERP Program (E2E Teams, PMO, ABAP, CPI, BASIS, Integration Office, Test Team….) and Legacy Domain Systems to ensure that cross communication is done Drive the translation of functional business requirements into technical solutions and support business in user requirements definition. Coordinate or help to create communication flows with Non-SAP Application world. Coordinate with Deploy Manager the workshop A with E2E, DA and Local teams Work with E2E Team to have the Interface list is created and reviewed after workshops regarding prioritizations Coordinate with Deploy Manager to get details for Interface List. Work with Service Teams to have Interface effort estimated Ensure that the scope is officially approved by GPO and DA in each E2E Team Ensure that System Integration Plan is build and reviewed in OIF. Ensure negotiation of Interface priorities if Legacy and Services Teams have lack of capacity Coordinates the Planning and management of the overall execution of critical changes in external systems required Ensure that System Integration plan is defined and cascade to all E2E Project plans. Ensure and facilitate weekly status update and support resolving escalations Work with Program Teams to trace if all the activities to complete an Interface are done including UIT or escalate if needed. Ensure that all the Interfaces are ready to be moved to QA environment to be tested (with E2E, SAP ABAP, CPI and Legacy Team) Ensure that the Legacy Application Teams are informed and available on the Dates defined in Test Plan by E2E Teams Ensure that if Legacy Teams are not available on the defined dates resolve and support E2E Teams or Business Users escalations. Work with Cutover Manager to perform the kick-off Cutover Plan Activities and help on trace the actions Ensure that Cutover activities progress is done Set-up review meetings between Cutover Manager and Application Leads/DA for each application Coordinate with Legacy Application Leads/DA the start of the Cutover activities.

Requirements:

At least 4 years experience in Project Management position. Strong analytical, pro activity & problem solving skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication. Good English communication skills. Team player, able to share knowledge and support colleagues. Agile frameworks knowledge

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us https://twitter.com/Cognizant/

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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
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