SAP Project Manager
Role Overview
Role: SAP Project Manager Contract Type: B2B / Contract Duration: 12 months + extensions Start Date: ASAP Location: 100% Remote (EU-based candidates only) Industry: Manufacturing Project: S/4HANA Transformation Programme Go-Live Target: February 2027
Project Context
The client is delivering a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation within a global manufacturing environment.
The SAP Project Manager will take ownership of delivery governance, planning, and execution across SAP and wider IT work-streams leading up to the 2027 go-live.
This role requires a strong delivery-focused leader capable of coordinating international stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring programme milestones are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP project streams within S/4HANA programme
Manage project scope, timelines, risks, budget, and delivery governance
Coordinate cross-functional SAP and IT teams
Drive programme execution aligned with business transformation goals
Manage stakeholder communication across business and technical teams
Oversee system integration, testing, and deployment phases
Ensure adherence to SAP project methodologies and standards
Support preparation toward S/4HANA Go-Live (Feb 2027)
Facilitate steering committee updates and executive reporting
Required Experience
7+ years experience as an SAP Project Manager
Proven delivery experience on SAP implementation or transformation programmes
Strong exposure to SAP S/4HANA projects
Experience managing projects within manufacturing environments
Strong IT project delivery background alongside SAP functional teams
Experience managing distributed / remote international teams
Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills
Fluent English communication skills
Nice to Have
SAP Activate methodology experience
Programme or multi-stream delivery exposure
Experience managing system integrations
Agile / Hybrid delivery experience
Previous S/4HANA go-live delivery