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We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations on SAP Rise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale SAP transformation programs, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful go-lives within budget and timeline. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and deep understanding of SAP Rise deployment models and S/4HANA best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Lead full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations from project initiation through hypercare and transition to support
- Develop comprehensive project plans, work breakdown structures, resource plans, and budgets
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
- Oversee Fit-to-Standard workshops and drive adoption of SAP best practices to minimize customization
Stakeholder Management
- Manage customer expectations and communicate project risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
- Build trusted relationships with client business process owners and IT leadership
Team Leadership
- Lead cross-functional project teams including functional consultants, technical developers, integration specialists, and testing resources
- Manage internal and external resources including subcontractors and offshore teams
- Foster collaborative working relationships between client teams and implementation partners
- Resolve team conflicts and remove roadblocks to maintain project momentum
- Onboarding and Offboarding of SI resources
- Timesheet and expense approval processes
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the implementation lifecycle
- Establish and maintain RAID logs with regular reviews and updates
- Escalate critical issues to appropriate leadership levels with recommended solutions
Quality & Governance
- Ensure adherence to implementation methodology and project governance standards
- Conduct quality reviews at key milestones including design sign-off, build completion, and go-live readiness
- Manage change control process for scope, timeline, and budget changes
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of SAP project management experience
- At least 3 full lifecycle SAP S4HANA implementations with direct project management responsibility
- Minimum 2 SAP Rise or SAP cloud deployment projects
- Experience managing Greenfield implementations with Fit-to-Standard approach
- Track record of delivering projects with budgets exceeding $5M and teams of 20+ resources
- Experience in at least two industry verticals such as Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Retail, or Life Sciences
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of SAP S4HANA architecture and deployment options
- Familiarity with SAP Rise commercial and operational model
- Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and deliverables, certification preferred
- Understanding of SAP integration technologies including BTP, CPI, and API management
- Awareness of SAP Signavio, SAP Enable Now, and other SAP ecosystem tools
- Understanding of data migration strategies and tools including SAP Migration Cockpit
Project Management Skills
- Strong proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
- Experience with SAP Activate phases: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run
- Budget management and financial tracking capabilities
- Resource planning and capacity management skills
Soft Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences
- Negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Cultural sensitivity for global and diverse teams
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- SAP Activate certification
- Agile or Scrum Master certification
- Experience with multi-country or global rollout programs
- Background as SAP functional consultant before transitioning to project management is preferred
Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 50% based on project requirements
- Flexibility for onsite presence during critical project phases including workshops, testing, cutover, and go-live
SELECCION CONSULTING LLC is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law
