SAP Project Manager
Maintain Technology Consulting · Melbourne, Australia ·
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 10+ years
We are looking for a skilled SAP Project Manager to oversee SAP implementation and transformation projects, with a strong grasp of SAP solutions and project management in utilities or asset-intensive industries. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to manage timelines, budgets, and risks effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Management:
- Lead the full SAP project lifecycle, including S/4HANA implementations and upgrades.
- Develop comprehensive project plans detailing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
- Define project goals and KPIs aligned with business objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Serve as the main point of contact among business stakeholders, technical teams, and partners.
- Conduct workshops to gather requirements and align project goals.
- Provide project updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration.
- Mentor team members to foster accountability and performance.
- Manage relationships with vendors and third-party consultants.
Risk and Issue Management:
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Develop contingency plans to minimize project disruptions.
- Escalate critical issues to leadership when necessary.
Budget and Resource Management:
- Oversee project budgets and track expenses against financial goals.
- Optimize resource allocation across teams and partners.
Quality Assurance and Delivery:
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
- Oversee testing phases such as integration and user acceptance testing.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in SAP project management, with a strong track record delivering end-to-end SAP implementations and transformations (including SAP S/4HANA).
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects within highly regulated, asset-intensive environments, including those with a strong focus on Project Management (PM) practices.
- Demonstrated success in leading full project lifecycles — from planning and blueprinting through to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Strong knowledge of SAP solutions and integration landscapes, with the ability to engage both functional and technical teams effectively.
- Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, align, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness, with the ability to navigate complex team dynamics, manage conflicts, and build trusted relationships with clients and internal teams.
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams, including vendors and third-party partners.
- Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and driving resolution.
- Solid experience in budget management, resource planning, and financial tracking for large-scale projects.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate workshops and present to senior leadership.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, client-facing environments with competing priorities.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP certifications are highly regarded.