S4 Hana OCM, Testing and Validation Project Manager

Requisition ID:  34490  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE:  SAP S/4HANA Testing and OCM Workstreams Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a SAP S/4HANA Project Manager to oversee both the Testing & Validation and the Organizational Change Management (OCM) workstreams for a multi-year SAP S/4HANA program. The PM is responsible for ensuring the new S/4HANA solution is rigorously tested end-to-end (unit, integration, UAT) and that the organization (and its external partners, like suppliers) is fully prepared to adopt the new system and processes. By driving a comprehensive test strategy (with formal validation protocols and diligent defect resolution) alongside a robust change management plan (training, communications, stakeholder engagement), this PM helps achieve a smooth implementation with high user adoption and minimal disruption to the business.

Required Experience:
The ideal candidate has worked on programs where they were responsible for planning all testing cycles including coordination of the test environment readiness and data setup. The ideal candidate also has experience with delivering an organizational change management plan covering training, communications, and stakeholder engagement at a global level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work alongside the SI and develop and manage the overall testing strategy for the S/4HANA program.
• Implement a defect tracking and resolution process to log, prioritize, and fix issues found during testing.
• Ensure that validation protocols and documentation standards are followed for all testing evidence.
• Partner with SI and oversee the creation and execution of a comprehensive Organizational Change Management plan covering training, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with SI to create and execute approach for periodic readiness assessments – surveys or workshops to gauge how comfortable users feel about the coming changes, and identify pockets of resistance or low preparedness.
• Partner with SI to develop plan for extending change management efforts to external stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, customers) impacted by the S/4HANA business transformation.
• Ensure that the final cutover plan incorporates tasks for both data/system cutover and business/people readiness.
• After go-live, coordinate a structured hypercare period where defect fixes and user issues are tracked and resolved quickly, and ensure a feedback loop to update any training materials or communications based on real-world usage

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure global alignment and buy-in across the organization
• Interface with all levels of management to provide strategic and tactical advice on project planning execution, change management and keep leadership well informed.
• Tracks status and metrics on the project delivery and value; escalates to functional management upon identification of deviations (or potential deviations) from plan and budget.
• Monitors program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolves and/or escalates program-related issues in a timely fashion.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management experience leading medium to large-scale IT projects. This must include planning and executing test cycles in a complex, integrated environment.
• Experience with testing tools (e.g. HP ALM/QC) and methodologies for defect management is expected.
• Knowledge for formal validation protocols (e.g. GxP, IQ/OQ/PQ) in a regulated industry is expected.
• Hands-on experience driving OCM activities including developing training plans, managing communications, and conducting stakeholder engagement for enterprise system rollouts is expected.
• Familiarity with OCM frameworks and tools (ADKAR, change impact analysis techniques, etc.) is a plus.

SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Practical experience with system cutovers and large-scale go-live events, preferably involving SAP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, traverse, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid passport

International travel required

Position is on-site in Lakewood, Colorado

Target Pay Range:  $115,100.00 to $143,900.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  10.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.