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We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead, plan, execute, and deliver SAP projects that support enterprise-wide business transformation and ERP optimization. The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for managing all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering projects on time, within scope and budget. This role requires strong SAP functional and technical understanding, excellent project management skills, and the ability to lead stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Execution Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, resource planning, and budgets. Drive all phases of the SAP project lifecycle (Blueprinting, Realization, Testing, Go-Live, Hypercare). Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for SAP projects. Manage communication between business users, IT teams, external consultants, and vendors. Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and project sponsors. Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Manage and resolve project issues, conflicts, and dependencies. Implement change management strategies and escalate unresolved issues to the Steering Committee when needed. Team & Vendor Coordination Lead cross-functional teams including business analysts, SAP consultants, developers, and testers. Collaborate with SAP system integrators, AMS providers, and third-party vendors. Ensure resource availability and optimal team performance. Project Governance & Compliance Ensure adherence to project governance standards and methodologies (SAP Activate, ASAP, PMI, Agile). Manage project documentation and audit trails. Ensure compliance with IT policies, data security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR). Qualifications: Education: Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification is highly preferred. SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Activate Project Manager) are a strong advantage. Experience: 7+ years of overall IT experience with 3+ years specifically managing SAP projects. Proven experience in full lifecycle SAP implementations or rollouts. Experience with SAP modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, HR, BW, or SAP S/4HANA migration projects. Key Skills & Competencies: Strong knowledge of SAP implementation methodology (Activate, Agile, or Waterfall). Exceptional project planning and organizational skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities. Experience managing global or multi-location teams. Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, JIRA, SAP Solution Manager, ServiceNow. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): On-time and on-budget delivery of SAP projects. Stakeholder satisfaction and project quality metrics. Number of issues/escalations resolved within defined SLAs. Post-go-live stability and business adoption.
