W2 - SAP Project Manager Middleware -Houston, TX - Only / GC-EAD

Title: SAP Project Manager Middleware

Type of Hire: Contract

Location : Houston, TX 3 days office ( Mandatory (No Exceptions) ) and 2 days remote.

Duration : 6+ Months

Rate: Open

Start Date: Immediate

Skills Must Have:

• Middleware/ security gateway systems (IBM DataPower etc.)

Planning:

• Create and maintain project plan and track progress, define key milestones and timeline to align with the overall objective.
• Raise issues and impediments immediately to the leadership

Technical Understanding:

• Good understanding of Core Utility IT systems such as SAP, Middleware, upstream customer systems, data center setup between multiple data centers and strong knowledge of active-restoration / active-passive / active-active configurations to drive day-to day tasks and bridge the gap between cross-operational IT teams.
• Strong knowledge of Network and Computing infrastructure including server builds, maintenance, patches, network load balancers, management switches, F5s etc.
• Excellent understanding of Cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, vendor platforms). Ability to understand on-prem and cloud architecture.
• Some of this work will include strategic decisions and planning by the PM on transitioning the hardware, equipment pieces and include tasks on the infrastructure side, fabrics, cabling etc.
• Will have to oversee and track progress to this work with vendor(s).

Vendor Management:

• Expertise in coordinating and managing multiple vendors (SAP, IBM, Clear, Dynatrace etc.) for timely delivery of tasks related to the equipment validations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal teams and external vendors and aligning all stakeholders towards this shared objective.

Agile and Scrum Practices:

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, to track the progress and drive the project execution
• Pro-active approach to project management
• Ability to allocate time to smaller projects while handling large projects.

Risk Management and Reporting:

• Maintain RAID Log, Identify potential risks, and proactively address them, alongside resolving issues that may arise during vendor or internal team collaborations.
• Report the deliverables up to the IT Resiliency leaders and PM.
• Call out the blockers for timely resolutions.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Title: SAP Project Manager Middleware

Type of Hire: Contract

Location : Houston, TX 3 days office ( Mandatory (No Exceptions) ) and 2 days remote.

Duration : 6+ Months

Rate: Open

Start Date: Immediate

Skills Must Have:

• Middleware/ security gateway systems (IBM DataPower etc.)

Planning:

• Create and maintain project plan and track progress, define key milestones and timeline to align with the overall objective.
• Raise issues and impediments immediately to the leadership

Technical Understanding:

• Good understanding of Core Utility IT systems such as SAP, Middleware, upstream customer systems, data center setup between multiple data centers and strong knowledge of active-restoration / active-passive / active-active configurations to drive day-to day tasks and bridge the gap between cross-operational IT teams.
• Strong knowledge of Network and Computing infrastructure including server builds, maintenance, patches, network load balancers, management switches, F5s etc.
• Excellent understanding of Cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, vendor platforms). Ability to understand on-prem and cloud architecture.
• Some of this work will include strategic decisions and planning by the PM on transitioning the hardware, equipment pieces and include tasks on the infrastructure side, fabrics, cabling etc.
• Will have to oversee and track progress to this work with vendor(s).

Vendor Management:

• Expertise in coordinating and managing multiple vendors (SAP, IBM, Clear, Dynatrace etc.) for timely delivery of tasks related to the equipment validations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal teams and external vendors and aligning all stakeholders towards this shared objective.

Agile and Scrum Practices:

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, to track the progress and drive the project execution
• Pro-active approach to project management
• Ability to allocate time to smaller projects while handling large projects.

Risk Management and Reporting:

• Maintain RAID Log, Identify potential risks, and proactively address them, alongside resolving issues that may arise during vendor or internal team collaborations.
• Report the deliverables up to the IT Resiliency leaders and PM.
• Call out the blockers for timely resolutions.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.