A Workshop About World-Class SAP-Centric Project Management Solutions for Users of SAP and Microsoft Project EPM
Course Description
This 4-day workshop introduces a tangible approach for designing and setting up SAP and MS EPM to become world-class enablers of organizational project management. It walks through design options for SAP-centric project management solutions that enhance an organization's project management capabilities - SAP only or in combination with MS EPM. The workshop correlates application functions to PMBOK areas of knowledge and process groups, and points out key issues and touch points required for seamless process flow.
The workshop is unique simply by addressing three otherwise separated key aspects of project management in complex organizations: SAP, Microsoft Project (EPM), and PMBOK-based education.
Course Outline
Day 1: Overview
OPMR - Introduction to Organizational Project Management Readiness - SAP, MS EPM, and OPMR
Key Functionality of SAP and MS EPM Project Management Applications - SAP PS, RPM, cProjects, PM - Microsoft EPM
Key Functionality of other SAP Modules (relating to projects) - Controlling (CO) - Financial Accounting (FI) - Procurement and MRP (MM) - Human Resources (HR)
Day 2: Comparative Analysis
PMBOK Areas of Knowledge - "Core" Areas: Scope, Cost, Time, Resources, and Procurement Management - "Supporting" Areas: Quality, Risk, Integration, and Communication Management
Analysis of Functionality, Concepts, and Terminology - Scope Management (e.g., WBS, Activities, Tasks) - Cost Management (e.g., Direct and Indirect Costs, Standard Costs, Budgets, etc.) - Time Management (Schedule) - Resource Management (Internal Resources, External Resources) - Procurement/MRP (Materials, Services)
Day 3: Solution Design
Solution Design Options - SAP Only, or SAP and MS EPM (SAP-Centric or Balanced) - Key Touch Points of SAP and MS EPM
Process Integration into the Business Back-end (SAP R/3) - Portfolio and Program Management - Cost/Controlling, and Finance Management - Resources (Internally Managed) - Procurement/MRP - Sales
Day 4: Real-Life Applications
Evaluating Design Alternatives using the OPMR Model
Case Studies: Solution Options, Mappings, Processes - Capital and E&C - Shutdowns and Outages - IT and Service Projects
Implementation Approach and Tools - Technical Integration Considerations and Options - Implementation Management - Vendor Selection - Templates
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About Workshops
What Workshops are about...
Workshops are high-impact, action and results-oriented courses. They address specific technical, functional, or process tasks that are needed to increase an organization's project management readiness. Without being a substitute for technical or generic project management training, they guide through the tasks of reaching tangible results.
Participants should have a basic understanding of project management, and of the relevant tools and applications they are using.
Who Should Attend?
Target Audience
This course is designed for SAP, EPM, and IT Project Managers, Middle Managers, Project/Team Leads, Consultants, Members of PMOs and SAP COEs, as well as Project Managers, Schedulers, and Planners of organizations that use SAP and/or MS EPM to manage Shutdowns/Outages or capital, expense, R&D, or other projects.
Benefits
What You Will Learn
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Understand clearly how SAP, MS EPM, and the PMBOK relate to each other
Put SAP, MS EPM, and the PMBOK in relation to the overall OPMR
Identify key touchpoints of SAP and MS EPM
Develop effective strategies that: - Maximize SAP's project management functionality - Maximize the value of integrating SAP with MS EPM
Streamline the implementation of SAP-centric project management solutions
Specify integration requirements between SAP and MS EPM
Assess and select applications and service offerings
Align your project management across tools, in line with the PMBOK
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