1. Project Planning and Execution:
Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Lead and manage all phases of SAP project lifecycles (e.g., blueprinting, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support).
1. Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with business leaders, technical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of SAP solutions with business objectives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
Communicates effectively across the team and is passionate about culture.
1. Risk Management:
Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges.
Ensure compliance with governance standards and manage escalations effectively.
1. Team Leadership:
Lead cross-functional teams, including SAP consultants, developers, and external vendors.
Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring team alignment and performance optimization.
1. Budget and Resource Management:
Manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and value delivery within approved limits.
Optimize resource utilization and address capacity constraints proactively.
1. Quality Assurance:
Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards and client expectations.
Oversee testing and validation processes, including UAT and integration testing.
1. Reporting and Metrics:
Provide regular updates to executive leadership and stakeholders on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
Utilize tools to track KPIs, milestones, and deliverables for SAP project success.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. SAP Expertise:
Deep knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, FICO, MM, SD, PP, or SuccessFactors) and integration capabilities.
Proven experience managing complex SAP implementations in large-scale enterprise environments.
1. Project Management Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches).
PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification preferred.
Minimum years project deliveyr expirience within SAP, with multipe sucessful end-to-end delivery lifescycles.
1. Leadership and Communication:
Exceptional leadership and team management skills in complex, matrixed organisations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities at the executive level.
1. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
Ability to resolve complex project challenges and make strategic decisions under pressure.
1. Technical Tools:
Proficiency in SAP Solution Manager, MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools for project tracking and collaboration