SAP Project Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Calgary

Job Description

The SAP Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing SAP projects within scope, timeline, and budget. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of SAP implementations, upgrades, or enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
  • Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules effectively.
  • Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present regular project updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate meetings to ensure alignment between teams and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, including internal teams and external consultants.
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities while ensuring team members meet deadlines.
  • Foster a collaborative environment to encourage innovation and productivity.
• SAP Expertise
  • Oversee SAP implementation and integration activities, ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Provide technical guidance and support for SAP modules relevant to the organization’s needs.
  • Ensure system compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Risk Management
  • Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks to minimize impact on deliverables.
  • Develop contingency plans to address potential project challenges.
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project success and identify improvement areas.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in SAP implementation or upgrade projects.
• Strong understanding of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, HCM) and integration processes.
• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile) are highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with global SAP projects or rollouts.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and its transition strategies.
• Familiarity with Change Management and Organizational Readiness.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and vision.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure.
• Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project, Jira, or SAP Solution Manager.