Associate Manager - SAP-Project Management

The Associate Manager – SAP Project Management will spearhead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex SAP initiatives within the SAP PM Competency – Delivery department. This role demands strong stakeholder engagement, meticulous resource and risk management, and a proven ability to meet scope, timeline, and budget objectives while driving continuous improvement across project lifecycles.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets for SAP implementation and transformation initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, allocating resources and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular communication, status reporting, and issue escalation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies to safeguard delivery timelines.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, governance frameworks, and Bristlecone quality standards.
• Facilitate requirement gathering, solution design reviews, and change management activities.
• Coordinate testing, cut‑over, and post‑go‑live support to achieve seamless transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing process enhancements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and maintain compliance with audit requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing full‑life‑cycle SAP implementation projects.
• Proven expertise in SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI, PP) and SAP Activate methodology.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets of INR 10+ crore and deliver projects on time.
• Effective communication and presentation skills in English and Hindi.
• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP Project Management is a plus.
• Experience in resource planning and vendor management within an IT services environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization and adapt to changing priorities.