Zoetis, Inc. is the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock. The Zoetis Tech & Digital (ZTD) Global ERP organization is as a key building block of ZTD comprising of enterprise applications and systems platforms.

Join us at Zoetis India Capability Center (ZICC) in Hyderabad, where innovation meets excellence. As part of the world's leading animal healthcare company, ZICC is at the forefront of driving transformative advancements and applying technology to solve the most complex problems. Our mission is to ensure sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge for Zoetis globally by leveraging the exceptional talent in India.

At ZICC, you'll be part of a dynamic team that partners with colleagues worldwide, embodying the true spirit of One Zoetis. Together, we ensure seamless integration and collaboration, fostering an environment where your contributions can make a real impact. Be a part of our journey to pioneer innovation and drive the future of animal healthcare.

This position is responsible for the implementation of various projects and enhancement requests from ICC, Hyderabad. This position will work closely with Global ERP Portfolio & Program Management for requirements, initiatives, and strategies and will report the status of work products, timelines and efforts pertaining to enhancements requests and projects on a timely manner.

Responsibilities:
* Project Planning and Execution: Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation. Ensuring that project goals are met within specified time and budget constraints.
* Team Management: Building and leading a team of SAP professionals, including developers, business analysts, consultants, and cross-functional teams. Ensuring that team members are working efficiently and effectively towards project goals.
* Communication and Stakeholder Management: Establishing clear communication channels with stakeholders, including Business Partners, management, and team members. Regularly updating stakeholders on project status and addressing any concerns or issues.
* Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. Monitoring project risks and taking corrective action as necessary.
* Quality Assurance: Ensuring that project deliverables meet established quality standards. Conducting regular quality reviews and making necessary adjustments to project plans and processes.
* Change Management: Managing changes to project scope, timelines, and budgets. Communicating changes to stakeholders and ensuring that all team members are informed and able to adapt.
* Knowledge Management: Managing project documentation and knowledge transfer. Ensuring that project information is properly documented and accessible to team members and stakeholders.
* Experience in managing SAP ECC and S4 HANA Projects E-2-E (SAP S/4 HANA Cloud delivery experience will be an added advantage).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
In order of importance, list the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the position. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required. Percent of Time (sum of responsibilities should equal to 100%)
Adherence to SAP project management methodologies and standards and best practices. 30%
Work closely with stakeholders, business users, and other business partners to gather the required inputs for the project design and ensure alignment with the organizational goals. 25%
Coordinating with teams showing excellent leadership and collaborative skills, lead and motivate the cross functional/technical teams for the effective project management. 25%
Good understanding of SAP Functional & Technical Modules along with the overall integrated systems for effective project management. 20%

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Provide the primary groups or key positions that this position will have interaction with as a regular part of the position responsibilities. Include any external interactions as appropriate.

* Collaborating with different ERP/Non-ERP tracks/teams for assessing the project scope and design requirements. Working with various module leads for the project planning activities, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and scheduling for SAP projects.
* Establish strong relationship with the business partners and business/customer stakeholders for effective stakeholder communication and management.
* Effectively managing the combination of teams with colleagues, project partner resource external implementation partners and aligning the same with the organizational goals.
* Agility in foresing the project risks and aligning with the right teams for mitigating the risk effects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Indicate the formal education, certification or license required and/or preferred. Include the minimum number of years of relevant experience required for the position (where legally permissible).
Education:
* Bachelor's or master's in any field, preferably IT related field.
* PMP or any equivalent certification if preferred.
* Any SAP Module certification is an added advantage (not desirable).
Experience:
* 12+ years in SAP field including SAP Project Management/Any SAP Module experience.
* Strong experience in scalable experience in handling projects in SAP ECC, S/4HANA and external applications.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
* Extensive experience participating in complex SAP implementation and migration projects, including S/4HANA transformations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Indicate the technical skills required and/or preferred, as applicable.
* Good knowledge in Project Management Methodologies like waterfall, Scrum and Agile etc.
* Fair knowledge in Project Management Software like MS office, JIRA, Service Now etc.
* Good understanding of the SAP Functional modules, familiarity with Newgen SAP Versions like S/4HANA, migration from ECC to S/4HANA.
* Fair understanding about the SAP landscape architecture like system landscape and integration tools.
* Fair knowledge on Data Migration management and Security and Authorization management.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Note the physical conditions in which work will be performed, if applicable to the position. Examples: Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, ability to travel, drive, unusual attendance requirements, weekend work or travel requirements, etc.
Regular working hours are from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM EST (ICC Second Shift).
Sometimes, more overlap with the EST Time zone is required during production go-live.

This description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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