Senior SAP Project Manager (ID: 3843)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Lead and manage SAP transformation projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, timeline, and quality objectives.
- Drive end-to-end project execution across SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, and transformation initiatives.
- Manage project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
- Take ownership of cutover planning, execution, and coordination activities for large-scale SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA programs.
- Develop detailed project plans, milestones, governance structures, and delivery frameworks aligned with business objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including SAP functional consultants, technical teams, infrastructure teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
- Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements, quality standards, and compliance expectations.
- Manage project dependencies, risks, issues, and change requests while proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate governance meetings, steering committee reviews, status reporting, and executive stakeholder communications.
- Support project closure activities, lessons learned sessions, and transition to operational support teams.
- Drive alignment between business objectives and technical delivery throughout the transformation journey.
- 10+ years of experience in IT Project Management, Program Management, or SAP Delivery Management.
- Strong experience managing large-scale SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
- Proven expertise in SAP Cutover Planning, Execution, and Hypercare Management.
- Deep understanding of SAP Activate methodology and SAP project delivery frameworks.
- Experience managing project scope, budgets, timelines, resources, and vendor engagements.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and business executives.
- Experience coordinating global or enterprise-wide ERP transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of SAP technical landscapes, integration dependencies, deployment strategies, and release management processes.
- Strong risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and team management skills.
- Lead complex SAP transformation programs from initiation through successful delivery.
- Develop and execute detailed cutover strategies for business-critical SAP deployments.
- Coordinate multiple workstreams while maintaining alignment with program objectives.
- Manage competing priorities, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations in high-pressure environments.
- Drive governance, project controls, and delivery excellence across large-scale initiatives.
- Identify project risks proactively and implement effective mitigation plans.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Build strong relationships across project teams, vendors, and executive leadership.
- Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation and modernization programs.
- Exposure to complex ERP landscapes, large-scale deployments, and global business processes.
- Collaborative environment involving senior business leaders, architects, and SAP specialists.
- Strategic role with significant ownership and influence over project success.
- Challenging initiatives that promote leadership growth and professional development.
- Opportunity to work on business-critical transformation programs utilizing modern SAP technologies.
Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.
Recruiter: Giftson Paul Davidson
Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn : 151
E-mail: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giftsonpauldavidson/
Core Responsibilities
Lead and manage end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage cutover planning, governance, and executive stakeholder communications.
Requirements
Requires over 10 years of experience in IT Project Management with a strong focus on large-scale SAP ERP and S/4HANA transformations. Must possess deep expertise in SAP Activate methodology and proven ability to manage complex cutover strategies.
Benefits
- Opportunity To Lead Enterprise-Scale Programs
- Exposure To Complex ERP Landscapes
- Collaborative Environment With Senior Leaders
- Strategic Role With Significant Ownership
- Professional Development And Leadership Growth
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.