Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Governance
• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud / SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud implementation projects using the SAP Activate methodology
• Own project scope, timelines, budget, resourcing, and risk/issue management (RAID) throughout the full project lifecycle
• Drive project governance — steering committee updates, status reporting, change control, and milestone signoffs
• Define and track project phases: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Run Cross-Module & Technical Coordination
• Coordinate across core SAP functional modules — FI/CO, MM/WM, SD, PP/QM, PS, and PM/EAM — ensuring designs are aligned and dependencies are managed
• Maintain a working understanding of SAP architecture (S/4HANA data model, Fiori, BTP, integration layers) to identify risks, gaps, and cross-module impacts early
• Act as the primary point of contact between client stakeholders, functional/technical consultants, and leadership
• Work with technical teams (Basis, integration, CPI/BTP) to align technical architecture decisions with project timelines Delivery & Cutover Management
• Oversee cutover planning, data migration, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), and go-live readiness across all workstreams
• Manage vendor/partner coordination where third-party implementation partners are involved
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, compliance requirements, and delivery best practices across the project
• Support organizational change management and end-user training rollout
• Lead post-go-live stabilization (Hypercare)



and transition to ongoing support/AMS teams Key Skills & Expertise Project Delivery Experience
• 8–10 years of overall SAP experience, with demonstrated delivery of 3–4 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations (Public Cloud or Private Cloud)
• Strong command of the SAP project lifecycle and SAP Activate methodology, including phase deliverables and quality gates
• Experience running projects in agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery models SAP Module & Architecture Knowledge
• Broad working knowledge of core SAP modules — FI/CO, MM/WM, SD, PP/QM, PS, PM/EAM — and how they integrate within an end-to-end business process (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, plan-to-produce)
• Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, including the simplified data model, Fiori apps, and Business Technology Platform (BTP) integration concepts
• Ability to translate cross-module dependencies and technical constraints into project plans, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Comfortable reviewing functional designs and configuration decisions well enough to ask the right questions, even without hands-on configuration experience Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams spanning functional consultants, technical teams,



and business stakeholders
• Strong communication, client-facing, and executive stakeholder management skills
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, SAP Solution Manager, etc.)
• Nice to have PMP / PRINCE2 / SAP Activate Project Manager certification preferred Education & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• MBA preferred
• SAP Activate Project Manager certification strongly preferred
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification advantageous Mindset & Cultural Fit
• Delivery-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership for project outcomes, timelines, and budgets
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to see the big picture across modules and workstreams
• Comfortable operating at the intersection of business process, technology, and project governance
• Collaborative leader who builds trust with functional consultants, technical architects, and client stakeholders alike Valuable to Have
• Exposure to SAP Fiori, integration tools (CPI/BTP), or Signavio
• Experience working with global/multi-geo implementation teams
• Knowledge of ITIL and organizational change management frameworks Compensation & Employment Details Employment Type: Full-Time

Location:
Pune Project Type: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud / Private Cloud Implementation. Travel Requirement: As needed (primarily onsite) Experience Required: 8-10 Years Reporting To: SAP Practice Lead / Implementation Manager

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