Overview
Join a high-impact ERP transformation program supporting mission-critical operations in the Australian defence sector. We are seeking an experienced SAP Implementation Project Manager to lead the business-side delivery of a complex SAP ERP rollout, ensuring the solution is fit-for-purpose, strategically aligned, and fully embedded across operational teams.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business process, stakeholder engagement, and vendor oversight—bringing clarity, independence, and momentum to a high-stakes implementation.
Responsibilities
Business Alignment & Solution Fit
- Translate operational processes into clear, actionable requirements for the System Integrator (SI)
- Validate SAP configurations and customisations against business strategy and real-world workflows
- Ensure business needs remain central—avoiding purely technical or vendor-driven delivery
Governance & Independent Oversight
- Represent the organisation in program governance forums
- Maintain independent reporting to the 1LMXi team, separate from vendor narratives
- Monitor SI performance, delivery risks, and compliance with contractual obligations
- Act as the primary liaison between the SI and internal business stakeholders
- Drive local delivery milestones, integration points, and risk mitigation strategies
- Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and issue resolution across business units
- Ensure full scope delivery and successful handover to support teams
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Engage early with business leaders, process owners, and end-users to capture critical requirements
- Build readiness for change through transparent communication, training coordination, and user adoption strategies
- Support knowledge transfer from SI to internal teams for long-term SAP sustainability
- Liaise with US-based product owners to secure key artefacts and enablers
Quality Assurance & Testing
- Coordinate business-side participation in system testing, UAT, and go-live readiness
- Validate that delivered functionality meets acceptance criteria and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with audit and quality teams to ensure documentation and deliverables meet expectations
- Identify and escalate risks, issues, and opportunities specific to local business processes
- Ensure compliance with internal governance and quality assurance protocols throughout the project lifecycle
HyperCare Leadership
- Lead the post-go-live HyperCare phase, ensuring operational stability and defect resolution
- Prioritise fixes based on business impact, not just technical urgency
- Maintain clear communication with end-users to reduce change fatigue and build confidence
- Capture lessons learned to inform future rollouts and support models
Required Skills & Experience
- Australian Citizen with Baseline or higher AGSVA security clearance (mandatory)
- Extensive experience managing SAP ERP implementations into complex enterprise-size organisations
- Strong understanding of business processes and how they map to SAP modules
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to operate independently of vendors and drive business-first outcomes
- Experience working across multiple time zones and with international stakeholders
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project)
- Demonstrated capability in risk management, change facilitation, and benefit tracking
This is a rare opportunity to shape the success of a major defence-sector transformation. If you\'re ready to lead with clarity, independence, and impact—apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus for a confidential discussion.
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📌 SAP Implementation Project Manager
🏢 Talent International
📍 Adelaide