About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager / Solution Architect to lead and oversee SAP cloud transformation projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong SAP architecture knowledge, proven project management experience, and hands-on experience in delivering SAP cloud implementations or migrations.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end SAP cloud implementation, migration, and transformation projects.
- Define and oversee the overall SAP solution architecture in alignment with business and technical requirements.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
- Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, SAP consultants, and third-party vendors.
- Design scalable and secure SAP cloud solutions and ensure alignment with SAP best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure successful integration between SAP and other enterprise/cloud platforms.
- Identify technical risks, dependencies, and potential issues and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
- Coordinate with SAP and cloud technology teams to ensure smooth implementation and go-live.
- Ensure project documentation, architecture documentation, and technical standards are maintained.
- Support presales activities, solution design, estimations, and client presentations when required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in SAP, with significant experience in SAP implementation/transformation projects.
- Proven experience as an SAP Project Manager, SAP Solution Architect, or in a combined Project Manager / Solution Architect role.
- Strong experience with SAP Cloud solutions and cloud transformation projects.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and preferably SAP BTP.
- Strong understanding of SAP architecture, integrations, security, and cloud technologies.
- Experience managing complex SAP projects from planning through implementation and go-live.
- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Mandatory Certification:
- Valid SAP Cloud certification is mandatory.
- Candidate must hold a recognized and current SAP cloud certification, preferably related to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BTP, or SAP Cloud Architecture.
- The candidate must be able to provide a valid copy/certificate number as proof of certification.
Preferred:
- SAP Activate certification.
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
- TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certification.
- Experience with SAP BTP, integrations, APIs, and cloud security.
- Experience working on large-scale SAP transformation programs.