Blue Pearl HQ

Sap Project Manager

Blue Pearl HQ  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description


Role Overview:


We are seeking an experienced and results-driven
SAP Project Manager

to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of SAP implementation, migration, or upgrade projects. The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for aligning project objectives with business goals, managing cross-functional project teams, and ensuring that scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.


The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP project delivery (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC), strong leadership skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to managing complex enterprise-level programs.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Define and document
    project scope, objectives, and deliverables

    in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.


  • Develop
    comprehensive project plans

    , including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.


  • Lead and coordinate
    cross-functional project teams

    including SAP consultants, developers, business analysts, testers, and third-party vendors.


  • Ensure effective use of
    project management tools

    (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, or similar) to monitor and report on project progress.


  • Identify potential
    risks, issues, and dependencies

    , and implement proactive mitigation strategies.


  • Ensure all SAP solutions delivered are
    aligned with business requirements

    ,
    compliance standards

    , and
    quality expectations

    .


  • Maintain consistent and transparent
    communication with senior leadership and stakeholders

    , providing regular updates on status, risks, and achievements.


  • Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.


  • Oversee
    post-implementation activities

    , including system stabilization, user support, and performance optimization.


Required Skills & Experience:


  • Proven track record of
    successfully managing SAP projects

    , including full-cycle implementations or upgrades (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC).


  • Strong knowledge of SAP modules and
    integration points

    (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, HR, etc.).


  • Experience managing
    vendor relationships and third-party resources

    in a matrixed or global delivery environment.


  • Excellent
    leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement

    capabilities.


  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex business challenges.


  • Proficiency in
    project management tools

    (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, or Smartsheet).


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in
    Information Technology, Business Administration

    , or a related field.


  • MBA

    or advanced degree is a plus.


  • Project management certification

    such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is highly preferred.


Core Competencies:


  • Strategic thinking and execution excellence


  • High level of accountability and ownership


  • Adaptability and responsiveness in dynamic environments


  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills


  • Passion for quality, performance, and continuous improvement

Blue Pearl HQ

About Blue Pearl HQ

Blue Pearl is a market-leading CLOUD Solutions developer with extensive knowledge and insight into the latest technologies, standardised processes, advanced technical capabilities and consulting processes available, ensuring wholistic success for our clientele. We offer professional consulting to compliment your business strategy and overall management and make it our priority to add value to any business by listening, analysing and creating a conducive solution that will empower our client.

We implement a Data Analysis Process that includes inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data with the end-goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and relevant information to support your decision-making. Your business cannot afford not to engage with us, allowing our data analysis to play a role in making your business decisions more scientific and helping your business achieve effective operation.

Blue Pearl’s team of experts include BI strategists, BI analysts, Data Warehouse Architects, Data Scientists, Implementation and Development experts. With the use of BI, Analytics and Big Data, we effectively partner with our customers on their mission to achieve a competitive business advantage and real ROI from the structured information we collect.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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