SAP Project Manager

Position Summary

Candidates for the SAP Project Manager role in the public sector should bring advanced technical expertise in SAP systems with a strong emphasis on SAP S/4HANA architecture and associated modules. Experience leading comprehensive ERP implementations including end-to-end SAP Ariba integration as part of an SAP S/4HANA or broader ERP solution is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in managing complex data migrations ensuring seamless system integration and aligning SAP Ariba processes with organizational procurement and supply chain needs. The ideal candidate will excel in all aspects of project management from planning and resource allocation to risk assessment and maintaining schedules and budgets leveraging tools such as MS Project JIRA Smartsheet SAP Solution Manager and incorporating AI and ML capabilities.

Strong leadership and communication abilities are crucial for coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders promoting collaboration and driving successful project outcomes. Familiarity with public sector compliance standards change management strategies and best practices for SAP Ariba deployments is required. The candidate must be capable of providing clear updates and risk assessments to leadership and clients and have a proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget customizing and integrating SAP solution including SAP Ariba and efficiently solving problems in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba implementations including planning execution and delivery.
• Manage project scope timelines budgets and resources using tools like MS Project JIRA Smartsheet or SAP Solution Manager.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including developers analysts testers and business stakeholders.
• Oversee data migration system integration and infrastructure alignment.
• Facilitate test planning UAT and defect tracking.
• Ensure compliance with public sector standards and organizational policies.
• Provide regular status updates and risk assessments to leadership and clients.
• Support change management and training initiatives.
• Develop project plans timelines and budget estimates.
• Provide gap analyses and recommend process improvements
• Work with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables
• Train and mentor other project team members on SAP best practices.
• Lead the implementation and integration of SAP Ariba modules (e.g. sourcing contracts buying & invoicing) within the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to align Ariba solutions with public sector procurement regulations and workflows.
• Oversee supplier onboarding catalog management and contract lifecycle processes using Ariba tools.
• Ensure seamless data exchange between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA via SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
• Manage SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba-specific testing including configuration validation UAT and defect resolution.
• Support change management and training initiatives for SAP end users and procurement staff.
• Monitor compliance with public sector procurement standards through Ariba reporting and audit capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred)
• PMP certification from PMI
• ScrumMaster certification from Scrum Alliance or equivalent
• SAP certifications in S/4HANA BW/4HANA or relevant modules

• 15 years of experience in SAP ERP including SAP S/4HANA ECC and BW/4HANA.
• Proven success managing SAP implementations in defense or public sector environments.
• Expertise in SAP modules such as MM WM QM SCM PM FM EWM SD and FICO.
• Experience implementing and managing SAP Ariba modules in public sector environments.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba Network Guided Buying Supplier Risk and Spend Analysis.
• Experience with SAP tools including SAP Solution Manager Activate Methodology WRICEF objects and BODS.

• Strong background in data migration integration and validation using tools like BODS LSMW and iDOCs.
• Familiarity with BusinessObjects Power BI SAP Analytics Cloud and Big Data tools (Hadoop Hive Pig).
• Proficiency in SAP Ariba configuration integration (CIG) and data mapping.
• Experience with SAP Ariba analytics dashboards and reporting tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and interface development.

• 7 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in IT or consulting fields
• Experience managing multicultural and geographically distributed teams across 40 countries
• Strong organizational documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall project environments.
• Ability to manage remote and hybrid teams effectively.

• SAP Ariba certification (e.g. SAP Certified Application Associate Ariba Procurement).
• Experience integrating SAP Ariba with SAP S/4HANA using middleware or SAP BTP.
• Background in AI/ML modeling Python Java or C for analytics and automation.
• Experience with large enterprise ERP or SAP environments.
• Exposure to ServiceNow Remedy HPALM and uPerform. SAP Project Manager Public Sector

  Position Summary

  Candidates for the SAP Project Manager role in the public sector should bring advanced technical expertise in SAP systems with a strong emphasis on SAP S/4HANA architecture and associated modules. Experience leading comprehensive ERP implementations including end-to-end SAP Ariba integration as part of an SAP S/4HANA or broader ERP solution is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in managing complex data migrations ensuring seamless system integration and aligning SAP Ariba processes with organizational procurement and supply chain needs. The ideal candidate will excel in all aspects of project management from planning and resource allocation to risk assessment and maintaining schedules and budgets leveraging tools such as MS Project JIRA Smartsheet SAP Solution Manager and incorporating AI and ML capabilities.

  Strong leadership and communication abilities are crucial for coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders promoting collaboration and driving successful project outcomes. Familiarity with public sector compliance standards change management strategies and best practices for SAP Ariba deployments is required. The candidate must be capable of providing clear updates and risk assessments to leadership and clients and have a proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget customizing and integrating SAP solution including SAP Ariba and efficiently solving problems in dynamic environments.

  Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba implementations including planning execution and delivery.
• Manage project scope timelines budgets and resources using tools like MS Project JIRA Smartsheet or SAP Solution Manager.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including developers analysts testers and business stakeholders.
• Oversee data migration system integration and infrastructure alignment.
• Facilitate test planning UAT and defect tracking.
• Ensure compliance with public sector standards and organizational policies.
• Provide regular status updates and risk assessments to leadership and clients.
• Support change management and training initiatives.
• Develop project plans timelines and budget estimates.
• Provide gap analyses and recommend process improvements
• Work with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables
• Train and mentor other project team members on SAP best practices.
• Lead the implementation and integration of SAP Ariba modules (e.g. sourcing contracts buying & invoicing) within the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to align Ariba solutions with public sector procurement regulations and workflows.
• Oversee supplier onboarding catalog management and contract lifecycle processes using Ariba tools.
• Ensure seamless data exchange between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA via SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
• Manage SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba-specific testing including configuration validation UAT and defect resolution.
• Support change management and training initiatives for SAP end users and procurement staff.
• Monitor compliance with public sector procurement standards through Ariba reporting and audit capabilities.

• Required Qualifications

  Education & Certifications
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred)
• PMP certification from PMI
• ScrumMaster certification from Scrum Alliance or equivalent
• SAP certifications in S/4HANA BW/4HANA or relevant modules

• SAP Experience:
• 15 years of experience in SAP ERP including SAP S/4HANA ECC and BW/4HANA.
• Proven success managing SAP implementations in defense or public sector environments.
• Expertise in SAP modules such as MM WM QM SCM PM FM EWM SD and FICO.
• Experience implementing and managing SAP Ariba modules in public sector environments.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba Network Guided Buying Supplier Risk and Spend Analysis.
• Experience with SAP tools including SAP Solution Manager Activate Methodology WRICEF objects and BODS.
• Technical Skills
• Strong background in data migration integration and validation using tools like BODS LSMW and iDOCs.
• Familiarity with BusinessObjects Power BI SAP Analytics Cloud and Big Data tools (Hadoop Hive Pig).
• Proficiency in SAP Ariba configuration integration (CIG) and data mapping.
• Experience with SAP Ariba analytics dashboards and reporting tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and interface development.
• Project Management & Leadership Skills:
• 7 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in IT or consulting fields
• Experience managing multicultural and geographically distributed teams across 40 countries
• Strong organizational documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall project environments.
• Ability to manage remote and hybrid teams effectively.
• Preferred Skills
• SAP Ariba certification (e.g. SAP Certified Application Associate Ariba Procurement).
• Experience integrating SAP Ariba with SAP S/4HANA using middleware or SAP BTP.
• Background in AI/ML modeling Python Java or C for analytics and automation.
• Experience with large enterprise ERP or SAP environments.
• Exposure to ServiceNow Remedy HPALM and uPerform.