Senior SAP Project Manager
Position OverviewWe are seeking experienced Senior SAP Project Managers to join a centralized PMO supporting multiple SAP implementations across diverse functional towers and lines of business. This role will lead complex, large-scale SAP programs spanning legacy ECC (ESS) environments through S/4HANA transformations, including emerging RISE with SAP (cloud) initiatives.The ideal candidate will bring deep SAP project delivery expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to guide organizations through multi-year transformation roadmaps (2027–2030 migration horizon).Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage complex SAP implementation projects with a minimum of 60+ WRICEF objectsDrive end-to-end project execution across ASAP and SAP Activate methodologiesOversee key phases including Blueprint, Realization, Testing (FUT/TUT), and DeploymentDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, and estimates using MS Project (Planview is a plus)Provide monthly operational reporting, including:Budget tracking and forecasting (labor, HW/SW, cloud spend)Status reporting, risks, and mitigation strategiesAct as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, effectively communicating project health, risks, and decisionsLead cross-functional coordination across multiple towers and business unitsSupport S/4HANA transformation and migration initiatives, including early adoption of RISE with SAPServe as a change leader (pseudo OCM role):Guide stakeholders with limited SAP transformation experienceDrive adoption with empathy, patience, and clear communicationManage project artifacts including WRICEF tracking, RAID logs, and status dashboards (primarily via Excel or mapping tools)Ensure delivery excellence in a highly regulated, high-volume, low-margin environmentRequired Qualifications8+ years of SAP Project Management experienceProven track record managing large-scale SAP implementations (ECC and/or S/4HANA)Strong experience with: ASAP and SAP Activate methodologiesWRICEF-heavy project environmentsBlueprint, realization, and testing phasesHands-on expertise in project planning tools (MS Project required; Planview preferred)Experience with financial tracking, budgeting, and forecasting for large programsExceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior executivesDemonstrated ability to influence, push back, and drive decisions while maintaining strong relationshipsPreferred QualificationsExperience with RISE with SAP (cloud transformation)Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services, utilities)Familiarity with organizational change management (OCM) principlesExperience managing multi-tower or multi-workstream programsKey CompetenciesLeadership with confidence and accountabilityStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsHigh emotional intelligence and stakeholder empathyAbility to operate in complex, fast-paced environmentsStrategic thinking with attention to execution detail