SAP Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

SAP
Project Manager
HANA
ECC
implementations
MS Project
Jira
PMP
Prince2
Agile

Job Details

Job Title: SAP Project Manager
Location: Onsite Chicago, USA
Experience: 12 18 years
Duration: 12 months or even more

About the Role
Seeking a seasoned, decisive Project Manager to lead a large-scale SAP transformation program at one of our key enterprise clients in Chicago. The ideal candidate is a hands-on delivery leader someone who runs complex projects with control, speed, and accountability, not just coordinates them.

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SAP project delivery, from planning to go-live and stabilization.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality with strict ownership drive issues to closure, no deferrals.
Collaborate with client s business, IT leadership, and SAP functional/technical teams to ensure alignment.
Oversee multi-vendor delivery, ensure effective integration and dependency management.
Conduct project governance, steering committee reviews, risk and issue management.
Maintain clear status reporting, metrics tracking, and executive-level communication.
Manage team performance and motivation, ensuring focus and productivity onsite.
Anticipate delivery challenges early and apply corrective measures fast.

Must-Have Skills
12 18 years of total IT experience with at least 6+ years as SAP Project Manager.
Proven success managing end-to-end SAP implementations or large rollouts (ECC or S/4HANA).
Strong grasp of core SAP modules, integration touchpoints, and project dependencies.
Experience in onshore-offshore delivery models and managing diverse global teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for CXO-level reporting.
Solid understanding of contracts, SOWs, commercials, and delivery profitability.
Proficient in MS Project, Jira, or equivalent project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications
PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile Certified.
Prior onsite US delivery experience in SAP programs.
Familiar with regulated industry environments (Manufacturing, Retail, or Life Sciences preferred).

Personality Fit
Structured, assertive, and delivery obsessed.
Calm under pressure, excellent in conflict resolution.
Operates with clarity, ownership, and zero fluff.
Inspires confidence with a solution-first mindset.

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