SAP S4 HANA

The SAP Upgrade Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering SAP system upgrades, ensuring the project meets the scope, time, and budget constraints. This role involves coordinating between business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to ensure a smooth transition to the upgraded SAP environment. The Project Manager ensures minimal disruption to business operations and full compliance with organizational goals and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution:

- Develop and manage the overall project plan for SAP upgrade, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.

- Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, including risk management, issue resolution, and status reporting.

- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful delivery of project milestones.

2. Team Coordination:

- Lead cross-functional teams comprising business analysts, SAP consultants, developers, and testers.

- Facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

- Ensure all team members are aware of their roles, responsibilities, and deadlines.

3. Stakeholder Management:

- Act as the primary point of contact for project sponsors and senior management.

- Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to update them on project progress, risks, and changes.

- Work with business units to understand their requirements and ensure the upgraded SAP system meets their needs.

4. Risk and Change Management:

- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.

- Manage change requests to the project scope, ensuring all changes are assessed and documented.

- Ensure adherence to best practices in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

5. Technical Oversight:

- Collaborate with SAP technical teams to ensure the smooth execution of the upgrade.

- Oversee system integration, data migration, and testing phases to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

- Ensure post-upgrade system stability and performance.

6. Budget and Resource Management:

- Manage the project budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and costs are controlled.

- Forecast and track project expenditures, keeping the project within budget.

7. Training and Documentation:

- Oversee the creation of training materials and support documentation for end-users.

- Ensure a knowledge transfer to relevant teams, ensuring ongoing support post-upgrade.