ERP Implementation Manager

Job Description

Requisition ID:  253064Requisition Posting End Date: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the worlds infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers objectives to create a lasting positive impact.We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy, and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Position Summary:Bechtel is seeking an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation Manager to be based with the SAMI Project Management Office & Business Integration (PMO & BI) team in Riyadh, KSA. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team to manage the deployment of ERP System at SAMI across all core modules of the system. You will report directly to the SAMI PMO & BI Director.Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is a national holding company owned 100% by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund owned by the KSA. SAMI was established in 2017 to develop the military infrastructure necessary to support the Saudi Vision 2030 aim of localizing military spending to at least 50% by the end of the decade. It commenced operations in January 2018 and is considered a new start-up company within in KSA. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Saudi Work Visa and relocate to Riyadh on a full-time basis. If required, conduct business visits in the interim. Primary Responsibilities:·      Take a lead role in managing the implementation of an ERP system including Finance, HR, Procurement, and Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) modules at corporate level.·      Work closely with internal SAMI functions such as finance and procurement to evaluate how system changes will affect workflow, data, and reporting, and recommend appropriate business integration and implementation strategies. Assist in roll-out of these strategies.·      Manage the ERP consulting team to ensure milestones and deliverables for all assigned tasks are completed on time, within budget and as planned. Identify and manage risks throughout the project.·      Perform hands-on technical problem solving with leadership.·      Provide subject matter expertise on the use of ERP for enterprise financial and business management.·      Assist in the creation of process flows, work instruction, test scripts and end user training.·      Support the development of high quality PMO & BI reports and studies for executive management e.g., enterprise operating reports, special studies, PMO information resources. Essential Skills & Qualifications:·      Knowledge/skills/ability:o  Significant experience in implementing an ERP system such as Oracle, SAP ERP or equivalent.o  Knowledge of business operations, financial management, project management and project controls policies, processes and procedures, including reporting requirements with demonstrated skill in their application, ideally at a corporate group level and below.o  Able to manage ERP consultants and set priorities, analyze problems and formalize effective solutions.o  Excellent oral and written English language skills for effective executive-level communication.o  Able to build successful stakeholder relationships at all levels of an organization.o  Able to operate independently with minimal supervisory direction.·      Education & Experience:o  Bachelors degree in a Finance, Science or Engineering discipline.o  Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the Project Management/Construction industry or, in lieu of a degree, 15 or more years of professional experience, including at the corporate, division, and/or business unit levels in a PMO, business services, management information or similar role.o  Experience deploying and using ERP systems at project and corporate level for business and financial management planning, forecasting and reporting.o  Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, and an advanced level of knowledge of interlinkages between finance, project controls, procurement and contracts work processes.o  Experience in training, mentoring and developing others, including supporting Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives.Shaping tomorrow togetherBechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, weve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.  www.bechtel.comBechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.In accordance with the laws of Saudi Arabia, Bechtel has adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for all work locations in the country.  These requirements may include vaccination and testing.  Any and all offers of employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia are expressly conditioned upon the applicants willingness and ability to comply with all COVID-19 related safety laws and Bechtel protocols in place at the time of a candidates start date.  A candidates failure or refusal to comply with such laws and protocols renders an issued offer null and void.  This requirement cannot be waived by a recruiter, manager, or supervisor.  Your submission of an application for employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia constitutes your understanding and acknowledgment of this express condition.

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