SAP Project Manager (12-14 yrs)

Location : Baner, Pune - Hybrid (2 Days Work From Office, 3 Days Work From Home)

Experience : 12+ Years

Shift : 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM IST

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Senior SAP Project Manager to lead and deliver complex SAP implementation and support projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of SAP modules, proven project management expertise, and exceptional leadership skills. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline, while also maintaining high stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage full-lifecycle SAP implementation and support projects, including planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closure.

- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.

- Utilize Agile/Scrum methodologies to drive project execution and ensure iterative progress.

- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement effective mitigation strategies.

- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and standards.

- Maintain a comprehensive Master Service Plan (MSP) for all projects and provide regular, accurate reporting.

- Deliver projects according to milestones, proactively addressing and mitigating slippages.

- Leverage deep understanding of SAP modules, particularly SD and MM, to guide project teams and ensure successful implementations.

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of core SAP modules, including FI, PP, QM, and PM.

- Manage and lead teams of functional and technical SAP consultants (30+ members).

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, and vendors.

- Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels.

- Manage vendor relationships and ensure alignment with project objectives.

- Drive stakeholder management with 3rd party vendors.

- Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project goals and objectives.

- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for project resources.

- Provide regular feedback and coaching to team members, and address performance issues in collaboration with HR.

- Plan capacity for resources, and proactively address resource gaps.

- Ensure backup resources are availible.

- Oversee incident, request, change, and escalation management processes.

- Ensure effective coordination of relevant parties and timely communication to stakeholders.

- Conduct service reviews to identify lessons learned and implement best practices.

Required Skills and Experience :

- 12+ years of overall experience, with a minimum of 8+ years of dedicated SAP project management experience.

- Proven track record of successfully delivering end-to-end SAP implementation and support projects.

- Strong functional knowledge of SAP modules, particularly SD and MM.

- Experience managing large teams of functional and technical SAP consultants (30+ members).

- Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools.

- Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Experience managing stakeholders across multiple time zones.

- Experience managing 3rd party vendors.

- Flexibility to work in a 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM IST shift.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

- SAP certifications.

- Experience with specific industry solutions within SAP.