SAP Sr. Project Manager

Job Title: Architect (AI-Enabled Transformation) Delivery tools

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 12 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a person with strong track record in managing SAP implementations and rollouts. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across multiple delivery methodologies and demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset by leveraging AI-driven tools and automation to improve project outcomes governance and reporting.

This role requires a blend of program leadership technology acumen and innovation capability particularly in evolving project management practices aligned to SAPs latest ecosystem including Cloud ALM (CALM).

Key Responsibilities

Methodology & Delivery Excellence

• Apply and tailor delivery methodologies including Waterfall Agile Hybrid and SAP Activate
• Establish and continuously improve project templates standards accelerators and best practices
• Lead program planning execution and stabilization phases with a focus on scalability and repeatability

SAP Tools & Platforms

• Utilize SAP Cloud ALM (CALM) as the primary project management and lifecycle tool build an on-premise tool that is a mimic of CALM but much more easier to use.
• Integrate and manage other enterprise project management tools (e.g. Jira MS Project ServiceNow Solution Manager where applicable) as needed
• Ensure effective use of SAP best practices for implementation tracking and reporting

AI-Driven Innovation

• Leverage AI/ML capabilities to:
• Automate project reporting status updates and health indicators
• Create intelligent dashboards for predictive risk and issue management
• Enhance template creation and mapping for faster rollouts
• Improve estimation resource planning and decision-making
• Drive experimentation and development of new AI-enabled tools and accelerators aligned to evolving SAP ecosystems

Reporting & Governance

• Establish strong project health monitoring frameworks including KPIs and predictive analytics
• Provide executive-level reporting with actionable insights using AI-enabled solutions
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Train cross-functional and geographically distributed teams on the tools built and the delivery accelerators created
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor project managers and delivery teams on best practices and emerging technologies

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in SAP project/program management
• Proven experience leading multiple S/4HANA implementations and global rollouts
• Strong expertise in SAP Activate methodology
• Hands-on experience with SAP Cloud ALM (CALM) and SAP project lifecycle tools
• Experience with Agile Waterfall and Hybrid delivery models
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale complex transformation programs
• Strong communication leadership and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI/ML tools or platforms applied in project or delivery management
• Experience in building or deploying automation tools accelerators or PM frameworks
• Certifications:
• PMP / PRINCE2
• SAP Activate Project Manager
• Agile certifications (Scrum Master SAFe etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) in SAP landscapes
• Experience working in globally distributed teams and multi-vendor environments

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Innovation mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• Adaptability to emerging technologies (especially AI-driven delivery)
• Strong governance and delivery discipline

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of S/4HANA programs with measurable business value
• Increased delivery efficiency through AI-enabled project acceleration
• Adoption of standardized yet flexible delivery frameworks
• Enhanced visibility and accuracy in project health and reporting