IT Project Manager – SAP S/4 HANA (Supply Chain, Warehouse & Logistics)

Overview

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

Skills

SAP
S/4HANA
Supply Chain
Warehouse & Logistics
Materials Management (MM)
PMP

Job Details

IT Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA (Supply Chain, Warehouse & Logistics)
South San Franciso, CA
Long term Contract 
Onsite


Position Overview:
As the IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading a US-focused SAP S/4HANA enhancement project to expand and optimize existing capabilities across Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics processes. This role supports the implementation of enhanced features and functionality within the existing SAP S/4HANA landscape and is not a full end-to-end implementation. The IT Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of technical solutions through effective planning, execution, and governance across all phases of the project management methodology. This role requires close collaboration with global teams across the United States, India, and Europe (CET) and regular reporting to a Steering Committee. This is an onsite position with occasional domestic travel within the United States, which will be arranged and reimbursed by Roche in accordance with company travel policy.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Governance
Define, plan, and direct execution of SAP S/4HANA enhancement initiatives while balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and risk Own and maintain all standard project management deliverables, including project plans, schedules, RAID logs, stakeholder communication plans, RACI matrices, and meeting documentation Track progress against baseline schedule and budget; proactively manage scope, risks, and issues
Provide timely status reporting and escalate risks and issues to the Hiring Manager and Steering Committee
Manage project execution across multiple global time zones (US, India, Europe CET)

SAP Scope & Functional Oversight
Lead SAP S/4HANA initiatives supporting the following modules:
Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
Materials Management (MM)
Quality Management (QM)
Intercompany processes
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined, approved, and delivered
Validation, Compliance & Quality (GxP)
Accountable for Computer System Validation (CSV) activities in a GMP/GxP-regulated environment
Manage project teams responsible for creating and maintaining validation documentation in alignment with SDLC and regulatory requirements
Ensure inspection-ready documentation and compliance with applicable quality, validation, and data integrity standards

Data Migration, Cutover & Go-Live
Accountable for data migration planning, cutover activities, and go-live execution
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute mock conversions, deployment activities, and go-live readiness
Support post-go-live stabilization and transition to hypercare for a limited period

Tools & Methodology
Deliver projects using a Waterfall methodology, with selected components driven using SAFe in coordination with global teams
Utilize project and delivery tools including Smartsheets, Airtable, and Jira

Team & Vendor Collaboration
Collaborate with offshore development resources, as applicable
Lead and coordinate a medium-complexity IT project team of approximately 15 resources
Manage relationships with business, IT, and technology stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

Reporting & Governance
Administrative reporting to the Hiring Manager
Responsible for providing project status and updates to the Steering Committee

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree required (e.g., Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field)  
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience as an SAP S/4HANA Project Manager delivering structured, enterprise-scale projects
  • Demonstrated experience managing SAP S/4HANA enhancement or rollout initiatives
  • Solid understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts and methodologies
  • Proven ability to manage medium-complexity projects across multiple global locations and time zones
  • Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a global, matrixed environment
  • Project management certification such as PMP or SAFe preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience delivering SAP solutions in a GMP / GxP-regulated environment
  • Experience within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry
  • Experience supporting post-go-live hypercare and stabilization
  • Project management skills training, such as PMP, SAFe certification

Work Location, Travel & Interview Process

  • Onsite role
  • Occasional domestic travel within the United States
  • All required travel will be reimbursed by Roche in accordance with company travel policy
  • Interview Process: Two (2) virtual interviews
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