Jobs · Project Management · California

Senior Project Manager - SAP S/4 HANA Transformation

Korn Ferry · Universal City, CA · 2 wk ago
HybridProject ManagementContract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation within Studio Finance. This role is critical to centralizing project management across a complex, cross-functional program currently supported by SMEs balancing operational and project responsibilities.

Role Summary

The Senior Project Manager will act as the central operator across the transformation program, responsible for planning, execution, and coordination across finance, IT, and system integrator teams.

Key Focus Areas

  • End-to-end project planning and execution
  • Governance, reporting, and executive communications
  • Managing risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Driving cross-functional alignment
  • Supporting go-live readiness

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, and deliverables
  • Own status reporting, RAID logs, and executive communications
  • Track and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and action items
  • Cook up coordination across Finance, IT, and external partners
  • Facilitate standups, workshops, and steering committees
  • Ensure alignment between business requirements and SAP delivery
  • Support cutover planning and go-live readiness activities

Day-to-Day Deliverables

  • Executive status reports and program dashboards
  • RID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies)
  • Dependency tracking and escalation summaries
  • Integrated project plans (Smartsheet / MS Project)
  • Stakeholder communication materials

Required Experience

  • 8+ years of project/program management experience
  • Proven delivery of large-scale ERP/SAP transformations
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience managing cross-functional workstreams, risks, and dependencies
  • Proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel, Jira, MS Project

Preferred

  • SAP S/4HANA transformation experience
  • Experience in media, entertainment, or studio finance
  • Exposure to finance transformation initiatives
  • PMP, Agile, or similar certification

What This Role Solves

Establishes a single source of truth for program execution
Reduces coordination burden on SMEs
Improves visibility, accountability, and decision-making
Strengthens delivery rigor and supports on-time go-live

Salary

USD87 - USD92 per hour + medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO

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