How to become a successful SAP Project Manager

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In this video, we will introduce you to some of the key challenges associated with managing SAP projects

The video is divided into the following topics

• What typically makes SAP projects fail?

• What is the impact when SAP projects fail?

• What makes the SAP project successful?

• When does an SAP project normally get into trouble?

In this video, we will introduce you to the key challenges facing Project managers in the future.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Classical Project Management

• Is the change necessary?

• The Project Manager of the future

• How to become a Project manager of the Future?

In this exercise, we will establish your SAP experience profile. Throughout the course, we will be referring back to this so we recommend you complete the exercise before moving on to the next lecture.

In this video, you will learn about the different types of SAP Projects, the project phases of each type, and some of the typical milestones in an SAP project.

This video is divided into the following topics

• What are the key types of SAP projects?

• What are the key phases of SAP projects?

• What are the key milestones of SAP projects?

The objectives of this worksheet are to assess your knowledge and experience of SAP projects and in particular some of the myths and facts of SAP Projects

The worksheet will be as a reference throughout the course so we recommend keeping it readily available.

In this video, you will be introduced to what a Project Management System is, why it is important, and how a PMS can support you becoming a successful SAP Project Manager.

The video is divided into the following topics

• What is a Project Management System (PMS)?

• Why is having a PMS Important?

• How can a PMS be established?

• Our experience with using a PMS?

In this video, you will learn when and how a Tool strategy should be developed for your project as well as we will introduce you to some of the tool options available

The video is divided into the following topics

• What is a Tool strategy?

• What are the steps for developing Tool Strategy?

• How and when should a Tool strategy be developed?

• Tool options – Application Lifecycle management

The objectives of this worksheet are to dive deeper into analyzing the SAP project Challenges based on your SAP experience profile, which you have created in a previous exercise.

The end goal to identify reasons for why SAP projects fail so we can take action to prevent it from happening on your project.

The worksheet will be as a reference throughout the course so we recommend keeping it readily available.

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In this video, we explain the objective of the ASAP Methodology and how the ASAP Methodology has evolved.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Characteristics of an SAP project

• Challenges of Implementing SAP

• The objective of the ASAP Methodology

• The evolution of the ASAP methodology

This downloadable worksheet will provide you with an overview of the key Terms and Abbreviations for the ASAP Methodology

In this video, we will explain the ASAP Methodology Taxonomy

The video is divided into the following topics

• The key components of the ASAP Methodology

• The ASAP Methodology Taxonomy

In this video, we will explain the Target Audience for the ASAP Methodology and the key ASAP Project roles.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Who is the Target Audience?

• The ASAP Project Roles

• The Key Project roles to access the ASAP Methodology

In this video, we explain the common challenges in SAP projects and the Benefits of using the ASAP Methodology.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Characteristics of an SAP project

• Challenges in SAP projects

• The Benefits of using the ASAP Methodology

In this video, we will explain the ASAP Phases & Deliverable in the ASAP Methodology in detail.

The video is divided into the following topics

• The ASAP Implementation phases

• The Key Deliverables of each ASAP phase

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In this video, you will learn the steps to successfully initiate your project to ensure you have the right foundation for managing your project to success.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Initiating your project what does it mean?

• How to authorized you as the Project Manager?

• Why authorizing the Project Manager is important?

In this video, you will learn the importance of having a clear Business Case defined for your project as well as the key considerations when developing your projects a Business Case.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Why is having a Business case important?

• What should a Business Case contain?

In this video, you will learn the importance of having a Project Charter document developed as well as the steps needed to do so successfully.

The video is divided into the following topics

• What is a Project Charter

• What does a Project Charter contain?

• Why is having a Project Charter important?

In this video, you will learn the key project roles in a typical SAP Project delivery team and their main responsibilities

The video is divided into the following topics

• How to determine the roles required for your project?

• What are the key roles in an SAP project team?

• What is the main responsibility of each role?

• How are the project roles interlinked with other stakeholders?

In this video, you will learn the best practice approach for establishing a high performing team for your project

The video is divided into the following topics

• What are the project roles I need?

• When will I need my team to start?

• On-boarding and Off-boarding

• Team building & Project kick-off

• Known success factors for teamwork

In this video, you will learn how to effectively work with, and manage global teams on your project

The video is divided into the following topics

• Globalization and Global Projects

• What are the challenges of working with global teams?

• How to best prepare yourself for “working global”

In this video, you will learn the best practice approach for establishing the project infrastructure and standards for supporting your project

The video is divided into the following topics

• Project facilities

• Project standards

• Project infrastructure

In this video, you will learn about the core project management processes that must be established and managed to achieve a successful project result

The video is divided into the following topics

• Project Management Frameworks

• The Core Project Management Processes

In this video, you will learn how to develop a detailed project schedule that is achievable for your project

The video is divided into the following topics

• The components of a project schedule

• The process for establishing a realistic and manageable schedule

• Estimating best practice

In this video you will learn how to successfully manage project Scope, Scope changes as well as how to successfully identify and manage Issues & RISKs on your project

The video is divided into the following topics

• Scope Management

• RISK Management

• Issue Management

In this video, you will learn about how to ensure the quality of your project deliverables, report project progress on your project as well as important. but often forgotten duty of the Project manager which is to ensure deliverables and phases are signed-off.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Quality Assurance

• Project Controlling & Reporting

• Project sign-off

In this video, you will learn the steps you as the Project Manager need to ensure is executed for completing a successful SAP Business Blueprint design

The video is divided into the following topics

• From the AS-IS to the TO-BE Business Blueprint process

• What is the Business Blueprint and what is it NOT?

In this video, you will learn how to establish the AS-IS Analysis

The video is divided into the following topics

• The Purpose and benefit of the AS-IS analysis

• Best Practice doing the As-Is Analysis

• The AS-IS Analysis Document

In this video, you will learn about the critical milestones that must be achieved during the Business Blueprint design phase, as well as how to successfully get your design signed-off by all project stakeholders

The video is divided into the following topics

• The Business Blueprint milestones

• The Business Blueprint sign-off process

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In this video, we will share our lessons learned and best practice on how to successfully get your proposed design configured in SAP as well as how to control and manage the progress.

The video is divided into the following topics

• After the Business Blueprint Design

• The Configuration process

• Controlling the process

• Configuration and Developments documentation

In this video, you will learn about how to define the right ABAP development scope and strategy for your project as well as how to effectively manage your development teams

The video is divided into the following topics

• ABAP Development strategy

• ABAP development process

• ABAP development estimate and planning

• ABAP Development controlling

In this video, you will learn about how to best estimate your development effort

The video is divided into the following topics

• Development approach

• The R I C E F W development categories

• Development Estimation Model

In this video, you will learn the importance of ensuring your  SAP Technical System Landscape is properly designed and managed on your project

The video is divided into the following topics

• What is defined as the SAP System landscape

• When and how is the SAP System landscape established

• How to manage and document your SAP System landscape

In this video, you will learn our best practice on how to design and execute the right SAP Authorization strategy for your project.

The video is divided into the following topics

• The Authorization Strategy design

• Configuring your Authorization design

• Managing your Authorization design

In this video, you will learn how to design plan and execute the right SAP Training strategy for your project to ensure all project stakeholder has the training required.

The video is divided into the following topics

• The Training Strategy design

• What are the Training needs for your project

• How to successfully execute and manage the training

In this video, you will learn how to design, plan and execute the right SAP Testing strategy for your project to ensure you have a successfully tested SAP solution

The video is divided into the following topics

• The Testing Strategy design

• What are the Testing needs for your project

• How to manage the Testing execution

In this video, you will learn how to design, plan and execute the right SAP data conversion and migration strategy for your project to ensure your solution contains a consistent data set at go-live

The video is divided into the following topics

• Data Conversion Scope and Strategy

• Key Data Conversion Activities

• How to successfully execute your Conversion Strategy

In this video we will share our lessons learned and best practice regarding the impact “bad” data quality can have to an SAP project as well as the activities that if implemented can ensure correct data

The video is divided into the following topics

• The importance of Data Quality in SAP

• The Data Quality strategy

• Data Quality activities

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In this video, you will learn how to plan for the cut-over activities for your go-live as well as get our lessons learned to the do and don’ts. Such as when is the best time to plan your project go-live

The video is divided into the following topics

• What are the main Go-Live preparation activities?

• Timing of the go-live?

In this video, you will learn how to execute and control your cut-over activities during one of the most critical periods on the project.

The video is divided into the following topics

• The cut-over plan

• Executing and controlling your cut-over activities

In this video, you will learn how to plan for the cut-over activities for your go-live as well as we will share our lessons learned for making a Go/No go decision

The video is divided into the following topics

• The Go-Live assessment

• The Go / No-Go decision process

In this video, you will learn about the Change Management challenges that are part of every SAP project as well as how to successfully manage these.

The video is divided into the following topics

• Introduction to Change Management

• The SAP Change Management Challenges

• The SAP Change Management Activities

In this video, you will learn about the key actions that need to happen before turning on the new SAP system as well as the what needs to happen in the weeks that follow your Go-Live

The video is divided into the following topics

• Before the Go-Live

• The first day

• After the Go-Live

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In this video, you will learn about the most common SAP roll-outs scenarios, approaches, key considerations when rolling out your solution

The video is divided into the following topics

• The roll-out options

• What roll-out approach to take

• How to initiate your roll-out

In this video, we will share our lessons learned from rolling out Local, Regional and Global SAP solutions

The video is divided into the following topics

• The roll-out Country Challenges

• The roll-out do’s and don’t’s

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In this video, you will learn how to build a support team for supporting your solution after go-live.

The video is divided into the following topics

• That support is required for running SAP

• Different support options

• How can a support team be established

• Success criteria's for effective support of your solution

In this video, we will share with you some best practices for Vendor selection should you want to outsource your support.

The video is divided into the following topics

• The outsourcing challenges

• Best Practices for Vendor selection

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In this video we will share with you our recommendation to the question in every IT project “should I upgrade, when is it time to upgrade and how?”

The video is divided into the following topics

• Why and When to upgrade?

• What to upgrade to?

• Do’s and Don’t’s when upgrading SAP

• Useful Upgrade tools