SAP Project Manager

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead and deliver a SAP S/4

HANA RISE implementation in Retail sector. The ideal candidate will manage scope, timelines, budget, stakeholders, and vendors while ensuring alignment with SAP Activate methodology and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SAP S/4

HANA RISE implementation from Discover to Deploy
Own project governance, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Manage SAP Activate methodology, including Fit-to-Standard workshops
Coordinate with SAP, System Integrators, internal IT, and business teams
Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies
Ensure data migration, testing (SIT/UAT), cutover, and go-live readiness
Drive change management and business stakeholder alignment
Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership
Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and RISE contractual obligations
Manage post go-live hypercare and transition to support teams

Mandatory

Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of SAP Project Management experience
Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4

HANA implementations
RISE with SAP exposure (cloud, hyperscalers, SAP-managed services)
Proven experience managing large, cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of:
SAP Activate
ERP business processes (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.)
Integration, data migration, and testing strategies
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working with System Integrators and SAP directly