SAP S/4HANA Project Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Sydney, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 6–10 years of relevant project management experience, including experience managing SAP implementation or transformation projects.
- Strong experience leading SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, rollout or transformation projects from initiation through go-live.
- Good understanding of SAP project lifecycles, including business process design, configuration, integration, testing, data migration, cutover and deployment.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks and stakeholder expectations.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams comprising SAP functional consultants, technical teams, business users and external partners.
- Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills, with confidence engaging business leaders and senior management.
- Experience with project governance, reporting, RAID management, change control and steering committee presentations.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery models.
- Knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with strong presentation, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive consulting mindset, with the ability to work independently, take ownership and drive project outcomes.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to work across Australia, APAC and global teams.
- A degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline is preferred. PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
- Australian Permanent Residency or citizenship is required, along with willingness to travel as required.
Full description
Company Overview: cbs APAC is a leading international consultancy with headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. We deliver high-end quality consulting and technology services to large industrial corporations that run SAP. For more information about our company, please visit our website at cbs APAC
We are growing our consulting presence in Australia and are looking for ambitious SAP professionals who enjoy taking ownership, working in an entrepreneurial environment and collaborating across borders. This is an opportunity to join a regionally integrated APAC organisation, where Australian consultants work closely with colleagues across APAC and the wider cbs global network.
Job Overview: We are currently looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Manager to join our team in Australia and lead SAP implementation and transformation projects, working closely with customers, functional consultants, technical teams and global stakeholders.
Position: **SAP S/4HANA Project Manager
Location: Sydney and Brisbane, Australia (PR/Citizens only)
Added Input: Candidates with experience managing SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation projects are encouraged to apply. Upon submission of your application, you will receive a link to a questionnaire specific to the role. Please ensure that you complete and submit the questionnaire promptly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation, transformation and rollout projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timelines, budget and quality standards.
- Manage project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management and overall project governance.
- Work closely with customers and business stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, deliverables and success criteria.
- Coordinate cross-functional SAP teams, including functional consultants, technical specialists, integration teams and business stakeholders.
- Manage project scope, milestones, dependencies, change requests, issues and escalations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee project activities across design, build, testing, data migration, cutover, go-live and post-go-live support.
- Facilitate project steering committee meetings, workshops, status reviews and stakeholder discussions.
- Monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports, risk assessments and status updates to senior management and customers.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration between Australian customers, APAC teams and the global cbs organisation.