SAP PPM ANALYST IN SOUTH AFRICA

Mandatory Requirements · Minimum 5 years Project Management experience · SAP PPM transactional training · SAP PPM capital process training Responsibilities The PPM analyst will report to the Programme lead and be responsible for the interviewing and analysis of Capital Projects that fall within the 3 year budget allocation cycle based on a predefined list of criteria. · Analysis of spend plans and capital portfolio; · Analysis of project delivery plans; · Analysis of project timelines and milestones; · Analysis of project risks and implementation risks; · Project process analysis; · Qualitative screening of the readiness of the projects for delivery within the planned fiscal year; · Qualitative screening of associated project risks; · Qualitative screening of project governance status; · Overall project assessment and report writing. Working Environment Working Environment - CPMS: · We have all SAP R3 Modules and Industry Solutions for Utilities (IS-U) as well as SAP Public Sector Records and Case Management. The Records Management component of PSRM was implemented in 2008 and the Case Management is currently being implemented. · The CPMS team is involved in multiple projects at various stages of Implementation. · The CPMS Team is driven by the desire to make a difference. Brief overview of job functions Successful applicant will be required to do the following: · Provide PPM analysis expertise, guidance and recommendations to aid in the review of the capital programme. · Meet with project managers to review their project implementation readiness, requirements and risks. · Conduct risk assessments with Project Managers. · Manage and support the migration of data including the upload and reconciliation of data in PPM regarding alignment to business process requirements and definitions. Knowledge and Skills General Skills: · Good documentation and communication (both written and verbal) skills. · Problem solving and root cause identification skills. · Strong analytic abilities. · Must be a team player and able to work with and through others. · Strong interpersonal skills Technical Skills Required: · Proven Project Management and Analysis skills · Good one on one interviewing, facilitation and delivery skills Qualifications or Experience · Minimum 5 years Project Management experience · SAP PPM capital process training · PMO Experience will be advantageous · Project management discipline knowledge · Experience in the Public Sector environment would be advantageous · Analytics’ Exposure would be advantageous Cape Town based Candidates need not necessarily be based in Cape Town.