SAP Project Management

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Project Governance & Compliance : – Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and client expectations. – Monitor and enforce compliance with defined SLAs, mitigating risks proactively and driving quality assurance. Stakeholder & Resource Management : – Facilitate alignment among cross-functional stakeholders, both technical and business, to ensure project goals are met. – Manage resource allocation and project team utilization to optimize efficiency across SAP engagements. Transition & Delivery Management : – Oversee SAP ECC to S/4HANA transitions, ensuring minimal disruption and alignment with SAP Activate methodology. – Lead multi-phased projects, including upgrades, rollouts, and integrations. Delivery Excellence : – Monitor key deliverables and milestones, ensuring on-time and within-budget project execution. – Drive continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews and feedback loops. Technical Oversight : – Ensure deep integration across functional and technical SAP roles, with a strong focus on specifications management (functional and technical). – Manage cloud-based SAP landscapes, including SAP BTP integrations and system landscape optimization. SkillSet / Responsibilities : Essential : Core Must-Have Skills : SAP Methodologies : – In-depth knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and experience in managing projects using SAP Solution Manager and SAP Focused Build. Project Management Tools : – Proficiency in tools like JIRA, MS Project, and SAP Focused Build for planning, tracking, and reporting. Contractual & Delivery Management : – Strong understanding of Managed Services contracts, delivery models, and estimation catalogues. SAP Expertise : – Comprehensive knowledge of cross-functional SAP roles in both technical and functional domains. – Expertise in functional and technical specification design and validation. Desirable : Good-to-Have Skills : – Experience with multi-geography rollouts, global integrations, and multi-stakeholder management. – Familiarity with SAP system landscape optimization, upgrades, and the latest technologies. Market Standard Expectations : Certifications : PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certifications. Emerging Technologies : Understanding of SAPs advanced technology stack, including AI/ML, IoT, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) (ref:hirist.tech)