SAP Project Manager

Function

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our client’s organization and lead medium-scale SAP projects from initiation through to completion. In this role, you will ensure that projects are delivered according to defined objectives, scope, timeline, and quality standards. You will also contribute to strengthening the effectiveness and maturity of the Project Management Office by applying best-practice methodologies and supporting internal PMO initiatives when required.

Role

As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of SAP-related projects and ensure successful delivery across the entire project lifecycle. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into structured project plans and guide project teams toward successful outcomes.

Your responsibilities include:

• Planning, executing, and controlling projects end-to-end within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality criteria

• Defining the project structure, governance, approach, and detailed planning

• Supporting stakeholders in refining and clarifying business requirements

• Managing risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes while implementing appropriate mitigation strategies

• Monitoring project progress and ensuring accurate reporting to sponsors and stakeholders

• Ensuring quality standards are applied consistently throughout the project lifecycle

Stakeholder Management & Communication

You will play a central role in coordinating stakeholders and project teams while ensuring clear communication across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating collaboration across departments and coordinating project workstreams

• Leading project meetings, follow-ups, and decision-making processes

• Communicating complex information in a structured and accessible way to different stakeholder groups, including senior management

• Producing structured reporting such as status updates, dashboards, and steering documentation

• Escalating risks or issues proactively and ensuring stakeholders remain informed of key developments

Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a structured approach, strong leadership skills, and experience delivering SAP-related initiatives in complex environments.

Required skills and experience:

• 5 to 10 years of project management experience, preferably within a structured PMO environment

• Proven experience leading SAP projects, ideally within Finance or Insurance domains

• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira or similar project planning tools

• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

• Experience with Confluence and Jira is considered an advantage

• Familiarity with reporting or data visualisation tools such as Power BI is a plus

• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and drive progress with limited supervision

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills

Certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI CAPM/PMP, or Change Management certifications (PROSCI or ADKAR) are considered strong assets. The role requires a collaborative professional who can navigate ambiguity, manage stakeholder expectations, and lead cross-functional teams in a hybrid working environment with occasional travel when required.