SAP S4HANA Project Manager

We are hiring an SAP S4HANA Project Manager to lead a multi-country implementation of SAP S4HANA. The SAP Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of SAP projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget adherence. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and the SAP Director to align project goals with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities:

- Project Planning & Execution:

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with the SAP Director and stakeholders.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. 
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones and deadlines are met, adjusting plans as necessary.

 - Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders (IT, finance, business units) to align project outcomes with business objectives.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to the SAP Director and other relevant stakeholders. 
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.

- Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop contingency plans and escalate issues to the SAP Director when necessary.
• Ensure risk mitigation strategies are in place to minimize project impact.

- Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including SAP consultants, business analysts, and IT specialists, to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Assign tasks, provide guidance, and monitor team performance to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

- Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure all project deliverables adhere to quality standards and SAP best practices.
• Oversee testing phases and ensure proper documentation and training materials are created.
• Ensure project compliance with relevant regulatory, security, and governance standards.

- Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and optimize resources.
• Forecast resource needs and coordinate with the SAP Director to allocate resources effectively.
• Track financial performance against budget and implement cost-control measures as needed.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in information system, computer engineering or any related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing SAP projects, with proven experience in planning and executing complex SAP implementations or upgrades 
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; experience managing and motivating cross-functional teams.