SAP Project Manager

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 Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead 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 Management

• Act 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 Management

• Manage 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 Expertise

• Ensure 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 & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology.
• Govern testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and ensure quality deliverables.
• Manage data migration, security, and compliance requirements.

Change Management & Adoption

• Lead organizational change management initiatives.
• Drive training programs and end-user adoption across university departments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• 10–12 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 Knowledge

• Strong 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 Skills

• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, financial tracking, and risk management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology.
• Strong documentation and governance skills.

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder academic environment.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Computer Science or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate degree preferred.
• SAP Certification (S/4HANA / Project Management) and/or PMP / PRINCE2 certification is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with Indian universities, higher education institutions, or government bodies.
• Exposure to large digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in cloud ERP adoption programs.

Key Success Metrics

• On-time, on-budget delivery of SAP Public Cloud implementation.
• User adoption and satisfaction levels.
• System stability post go-live.
• Alignment with university digital transformation goals.