SAP S/4HANA Project Manager

emagine Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a global SAP S/4HANA upgrade. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of SAP project management experience and a background in highly regulated environments like life sciences or pharmaceuticals. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position based in Cork, Ireland.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Experience in S/4HANA upgrades is a distinct advantage.
• Solid understanding of SAP/ERP project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans and resource allocations.
• Manage the overlap between business IT and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies.

Skills

SAP Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Test Methodologies

Collaboration

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in leading complex SAP S/4HANA implementations and upgrade projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing SAP/ERP upgrade projects, preferably in highly regulated industries, and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of business planning, coordination, test management, risk management, business readiness/OCM, and business stakeholder communication throughout the upgrade lifecycle. The SAP Upgrade Site Lead (PM) will act as a central point of contact and coordination for all business aspects of a Global S/4 Upgrade, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to the new system version.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, test plans, timelines and resource allocations in line with global program milestones.
• Manage the overlap between business IT, collaborating with business stakeholders, SAP functional and technical teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Ensure compliance with SAP upgrade governance methodology and other relevant project management frameworks.
• Drive change management, training, documentation readiness and communication strategies to support successful adoption.
• Manage site governance forums including providing regular status updates and executive reporting to senior leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the program team and business owners for program requirements, testing and defect management.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• S/4HANA Upgrade experience is a distinct advantage.
• Experience delivering SAP/ERP projects in highly regulated environments – must have supported life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech clients.
• Strong background leading Supply Chain and Manufacturing workstreams within SAP implementations or upgrades.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of presenting to Site and Global leadership.
• Solid understanding of SAP/ERP project methodologies, project governance, and change control processes.
• Previous leadership role on an SAP/ERP project such as cutover lead, PMO lead, test lead, deployment lead etc.
• Experience with multi-vendor coordination and global stakeholder alignment.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of test methodologies, manual and automated testing in accordance with best practice testing standards.
• Understanding of SAP system architecture, infrastructure, and technical configurations.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, SAP Activate).
• Ability to organize, define objectives and scope, identify tasks and milestones, build project schedules, identify resource needs, track project execution, and manage risks.
• Demonstrates a collaborative mindset, nurtures teamwork and influences cross-functionally.

Other Details

The role involves overseeing a global SAP S/4HANA upgrade, requiring significant collaboration with various stakeholders. The role is a senior level position and requires strong leadership and coordination across global teams.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting