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SAP & ERP

SAP Project Manager

Lead end-to-end SAP implementation, enhancement, and support projects for a global technology client in Santa Clara, CA.

Role Overview

Everything you need to know before applying

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead and manage SAP implementation, enhancement, and support projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project management, excellent stakeholder communication skills, and experience delivering SAP projects on time and within budget. Exposure to SAP S/4HANA is highly preferred.

This is a high-impact role where you will serve as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, SAP functional and technical teams, vendors, and executive leadership — driving cross-functional alignment, mitigating risks, and delivering results on time and within budget.

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What You'll Do

  • Lead end-to-end SAP projects including planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across all workstreams.
  • Coordinate with business stakeholders, SAP functional and technical teams, vendors, and executive leadership.
  • Facilitate project meetings, status updates, steering committee reviews, and executive reporting.
  • Identify, escalate, and proactively resolve project risks and issues before they impact delivery.
  • Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, quality standards, and organizational best practices.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment to achieve shared project objectives.
  • Support and lead SAP implementation, migration, upgrade, or enhancement initiatives.
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives and project delivery excellence.
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Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of overall IT experience with a minimum of 5+ years in SAP Project Management roles.
  • Proven, hands-on track record managing SAP implementation, rollout, upgrade, or support projects end-to-end.
  • Strong command of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid frameworks.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and large cross-functional teams simultaneously.
  • Exposure to or experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or cloud migration projects — highly preferred.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent Project Management certification is a plus.
  • Experience working in global delivery environments is an advantage.
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Key Skills

SAP Project ManagementSAP Implementation & DeliverySAP S/4HANAProject Planning & ExecutionRisk & Issue ManagementStakeholder & Vendor ManagementBudget & Resource ManagementAgile / Waterfall MethodologiesCommunication & Leadership
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Why This Role

  • Competitive bill rate of $75/hr.
  • Work alongside a globally recognized technology organization.
  • Direct involvement in high-visibility SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative project environment.
  • Opportunity to work with cross-functional global stakeholders.

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