Nestoil Group Recruits SAP Implementation Manager

Nestoil Plc was incorporated in Nigeria in 1991 for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the energy and oil & gas industry. Since then, Nestoil has grown to become the leading indigenous EPC provider for major IOCs (International Oil Companies) in Sub-Saharan Africa like National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Total, etc.

We are recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: SAP Implementation Manager

Job ID:  029    

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose:
The manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the roll out and implementation of SAP and ensure that the project is completed on time, within the budget and to the satisfaction of end users.

Key Result Areas Main Activities and Responsibilities

Planning

• Defines the objectives of the implementation.
• Creates the project plan, defines the strategic implications of the project and determines the requirement to achieve a successful implementation.

Implementation

• Oversees projects effectively through all stages from planning, designing, realization and go-live support.
• Participates in the establishment of technical direction required with the IT team to ensure a glitch free working environment.
• Responsible for the development, budgeting and management of support requirements for user items such as software, equipment maintenance and outsourcing agreements.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Directs the delivery of process transformation, technology initiative and change management within the business.
• Ensures the configurations for each module representing the business area are complete.
• Monitors the project activities of the vendors to ensure is in line with the project plan.
• Checks the log sheet containing specific tasks of project team members and addresses complicated issue.

Go Live

• Create plans for user training and acceptance
• Create communication plan as necessary to guide roll out

Reporting

• Reports back progress of implementation to management on a weekly basis
• Any other duties as necessary to ensure successful rollout and user acceptance

Requirement :      

Paper Qualification:

• Minimum of B. Sc/Eng. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering SAP Certifications

Experience:

• 6+ years experience in a similar role
• Must Have (apart from the above):
• Full Knowledge of SAP – hands on installation and maintenance
• Good project management skills
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance , best practice and methodologies
• Strong customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Self motivated with keen attention to details
• Demonstrate experience of successfully completing similar projects
• Age bracket: N/A

Closing Date:    
15 September, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online