SAP Technical Project Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Technical Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives within Enterprise Architecture, Global Functions, and SAP organizations. This role requires a senior-level program leader who can manage large-scale SAP initiatives including system integrations, application development, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and enterprise deployments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen, financial oversight capability, and executive-level stakeholder engagement experience. The SAP Technical Project Manager is accountable for the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects or a single complex global program. This individual will oversee scope, cost, schedule, and quality while ensuring alignment to corporate IT governance, system validation requirements, and enterprise architecture standards. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring engagement with VP-level stakeholders and executive steering committees.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree OR 5+ years with an advanced degree
- Strong experience in: Project planning (Microsoft Project), Budget and fiscal management, Resource planning and forecasting, Risk and issue management, Change management
- Experience managing technical teams and business systems analysts
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification
- Hands-on technical background (Software Development, Architecture, Systems Engineering)
- Proven experience leading large SAP programs in multi–System Integrator environments
- Experience with Workday implementations and integrations
- Exposure to AI initiatives, SAP modernization, M&A integrations, and automation programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead global, cross-functional SAP initiatives across regional and functional organizations
- Manage full project lifecycle from intake through implementation and closure
- Direct multiple project managers to achieve program objectives
- Drive adherence to development lifecycle and IT engagement models
- Develop project estimates, business cases, detailed work plans, and resource plans
- Monitor and control project budgets, financial metrics, and forecasts
- Manage scope, schedule, and cost constraints proactively
- Facilitate executive steering committee discussions (VP-level and above)
- Build strong stakeholder partnerships across matrixed organizations
- Provide technical and analytical recommendations to governance bodies
- Escalate risks and issues appropriately
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and manage issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with corporate IT policies and system validation requirements
- Align projects with Information Protection policies and standards
- Institutionalize enterprise project management methodologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
