SAP ILM Project Manager SAP ILM Transformation Lead
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
28 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
25 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP ILM Project Manager / Transformation Lead to support enterprise-wide SAP transformation initiatives including SAP S/4HANA migrations data archiving information lifecycle management data retention compliance and governance programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management stakeholder engagement and SAP expertise and be capable of leading complex global deployments across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Lead end-to-end SAP ILM and S/4HANA transformation projects.
- Manage project scope timelines risks dependencies budgets and deliverables.
- Coordinate global deployment activities across multiple business units and regions.
- Drive UAT planning cutover go-live and hypercare activities.
SAP ILM & Data Governance
- Implement and manage SAP ILM solutions for data retention archiving and destruction.
- Define and enforce data retention policies aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Support SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration and data lifecycle strategies.
- Collaborate with compliance legal audit and business stakeholders on governance initiatives.
Change Management & Stakeholder Management
- Drive organizational change and user adoption activities.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and executive reporting.
- Partner with process owners and business leaders to ensure alignment with global standards.
Process Optimization
- Identify opportunities to streamline business processes through SAP technologies.
- Support procurement finance and shared-service transformation initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to enterprise governance frameworks and controls.
Tools & Technologies
- SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management)
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Data Archiving
- SAP Information Governance
- SAP Solution Manager
- SAP Ariba (Preferred)
- Jira Smartsheet MS Project
- PMI / PROSCI Methodologies
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Supply Chain or related field.
- 5 years of SAP Project Management or SAP Transformation experience.
- Hands-on experience with SAP ILM data archiving retention management and compliance programs.
- Experience supporting SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Strong understanding of data governance records management GDPR SOX or regulatory compliance requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working in global cross-functional environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP ILM Implementation Experience.
- SAP S/4HANA Migration Programs.
- SAP Archiving and Data Volume Management.
- PROSCI Change Management Certification.
- PMP / PMI Certification.
- Procurement P2P or Shared Services Transformation experience.