SAP S/4 HANA Project Manager

SAP S/4 HANA Project Manager

Role Details:

• Position: Manager (can consider Senior Manager if highly strong)

• Employment Type: Full-time, onsite (client expects 3–4 days/week in the office)

• Start Date: ASAP, latest by mid-to-end December

• Compensation: Base 15% performance-based bonus

We are seeking an experienced and Role Details:

• Position: Manager (can consider Senior Manager if highly strong)

• Employment Type: Full-time, onsite (client expects 3–4 days/week in the office)

• Start Date: ASAP, latest by mid-to-end December

• Compensation: Base $158K–$185K (can be higher for Senior Manager level) 15% performance-based bonus

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven SAP S/4HANA Implementation Project Manager to lead our clients through a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all phases of the implementation project — ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role requires strong project management expertise, in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans defining tasks, timelines, resources, and dependencies for the SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability.
• Scope Management: Define and manage project scope, ensuring all requirements are captured, documented, and approved through proper change control.
• Budget Oversight: Manage and track the project budget, ensuring financial compliance and cost efficiency.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders, providing progress updates, addressing challenges, and managing expectations.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and consultants to ensure alignment with project goals and deliverables.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee testing, validation, and quality control processes to ensure solution integrity and functionality.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support user adoption and minimize disruption.
• Training: Plan and conduct end-user training sessions to ensure effective use of the new SAP S/4HANA system.
• Post-Implementation Support: Establish support structures for transition into steady-state operations.
• Project Closure: Conduct formal project closure, including documentation of lessons learned and final deliverables.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications:
• SAP Activate certification
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (highly desirable)

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Project Manager leading SAP ERP and S/4HANA implementation projects.
• Successfully delivered at least two (2) end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation projects.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA modules, functionalities, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High adaptability to changing priorities and timelines.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all phases of the implementation project — ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role requires strong project management expertise, in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans defining tasks, timelines, resources, and dependencies for the SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability.
• Scope Management: Define and manage project scope, ensuring all requirements are captured, documented, and approved through proper change control.
• Budget Oversight: Manage and track the project budget, ensuring financial compliance and cost efficiency.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders, providing progress updates, addressing challenges, and managing expectations.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and consultants to ensure alignment with project goals and deliverables.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee testing, validation, and quality control processes to ensure solution integrity and functionality.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support user adoption and minimize disruption.
• Training: Plan and conduct end-user training sessions to ensure effective use of the new SAP S/4HANA system.
• Post-Implementation Support: Establish support structures for transition into steady-state operations.
• Project Closure: Conduct formal project closure, including documentation of lessons learned and final deliverables.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications:
• SAP Activate certification
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (highly desirable)

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Project Manager leading SAP ERP and S/4HANA implementation projects.
• Successfully delivered at least two (2) end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation projects.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA modules, functionalities, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High adaptability to changing priorities and timelines.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.