Role name: Project
Manager Work site: Atlanta (Remote but travel required on need basis)
Job Title: SAP Project
Manager Job Summary
We are seeking a mid-level SAP Project
Manager to lead and manage SAP implementation, rollout, and enhancement projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP project delivery, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage end-to-end SAP projects (implementation, upgrade, rollout, support)
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and technical teams
• Monitor project progress, risks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and project methodologies (e.g., ASAP, Agile, Activate)
• Facilitate project meetings, status reporting, and executive updates
• Oversee system integration, testing (SIT/UAT), and deployment activities
• Manage third-party vendors and offshore teams
• Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and post-go-live support
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization initiatives
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in SAP project management or SAP consulting
• At least 2 full-cycle SAP implementations or rollouts
• Strong understanding of SAP modules (e.g., FICO, MM, SD, S/4HANA)
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
Preferred Qualifications
• SAP certification (e.g., S/4HANA, SAP Activate Project
Manager)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation projects
• Knowledge of integration with third-party systems
Key Skills
• Project planning & execution
• Stakeholder management
• Risk & issue management
• Budget & cost control
• Leadership and team coordination
• Communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
Soft Skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability and proactive mindset
• Conflict resolution abilities
Nice to Have
• Experience in industries like manufacturing, retail, or finance
• Exposure to cloud-based SAP solutions (RISE with SAP)
• Knowledge of data migration and change management
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