Job Description: SAP Project Manager (SAP Public Cloud Implementation)
Location: Bengaluru, India
Experience: 10–12 Years
Industry: Higher Education / University Implementation
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilitie
sProject Leadership & Deliver
- yLead the complete lifecycle of SAP Public Cloud implementation (RISE with SAP / S/4HANA Public Cloud)
- .Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables aligned with university business goals
- .Ensure successful execution across phases: discovery, fit-gap, design, build, testing, deployment, and hypercare
- .Manage project governance, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
.Stakeholder Managemen
- tAct as the primary interface between university leadership, functional teams, and implementation partners
- .Collaborate with academic, administrative, finance, HR, and IT departments
- .Conduct steering committee meetings and provide regular progress reports
.Program & Resource Managemen
- tManage cross-functional SAP teams (functional, technical, Basis, security, integration)
- .Coordinate with vendors, SI partners, and third-party consultants
- .Drive resource planning, budgeting, and cost control
.SAP Public Cloud Expertis
- eEnsure best practices for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud adoption
- .Drive fit-to-standard approach minimizing customizations
- .Oversee integrations with third-party systems (e.g., LMS, student systems)
.Quality & Complianc
- eEnsure adherence to SAP Activate methodology
- .Govern testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and ensure quality deliverables
- .Manage data migration, security, and compliance requirements
.Change Management & Adoptio
- nLead organizational change management initiatives
- .Drive training programs and end-user adoption across university departments
.Required Skills & Qualification
sExperienc
- e10–12 years of overall experience with at least 5+ years in SAP project/program management
- .Proven track record in full-cycle SAP implementation projects, preferably S/4HANA Public Cloud
- .Experience in education sector / public sector implementations is highly desirable
.Technical & Functional Knowledg
- eStrong understanding of SAP modules like Finance (FICO), Procurement (MM), HR (SuccessFactors), and Student Lifecycle Management (preferred)
- .Knowledge of SAP Cloud architecture, integration (API, CPI), and SaaS deployments
- .Familiarity with Agile / hybrid methodologies
.Project Management Skill
- sExpertise in project planning, scheduling, financial tracking, and risk management
- .Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology
- .Strong documentation and governance skills
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Soft Skil
- lsExcellent stakeholder communication and presentation skill
- s.Strong leadership and team management abilitie
- s.Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder academic environmen
t.Educational Qualificatio
- nsBachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Computer Science or related fiel
- d.MBA or relevant postgraduate degree preferre
- d.SAP Certification (S/4HANA / Project Management) and/or PMP / PRINCE2 certification is an advantag
e.Preferred Experien
- ceExperience working with Indian universities, higher education institutions, or government bodie
- s.Exposure to large digital transformation initiative
- s.Experience in cloud ERP adoption program
s.Key Success Metri
- csOn-time, on-budget delivery of SAP Public Cloud implementatio
- n.User adoption and satisfaction level
- s.System stability post go-liv
- e.Alignment with university digital transformation goal
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