: SAP Project Manager (SAP Public Cloud Implementation)

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 10–12 Years

Industry: Higher Education / University Implementation

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP Public Cloud solutions for a leading Indian university. The role requires strong expertise in managing large-scale SAP transformation programs, particularly cloud-based ERP implementations, along with stakeholder management in academic environments.

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

- Robust 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.

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