SAP Project Manager

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Summary:

A career in our Cloud and Digital practice, within Consulting Services, where you'll work with clients to define their vision and plan how to get there.  We work with some of the world's largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment. We deliver the technological solutions that organisations need to compete, grow and build a lasting legacy of improvement and performance, partnering with best-in-class technologies and solution sets. 

In joining us, you'll help our clients understand and evolve the way they align Digital with their business strategy, create integrated end to end solutions, and use enterprise applications to solve complex business problems

PwC is looking for a SAP Project Manager to join our Cloud & Digital practice.  A SAP Project Manager is overall responsible for the delivery of the SAP programme. 

The ideal candidate would have a strong SAP technical background and 8+ years proven experience in the implementation of SAP cloud technology enabled business transformation projects and programmes. Experience in S/4HANA implementations is recommended.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Bachelor equivalent: minimum requirement
• Project/Programme Management certification (PMP/Prince2)
• SAP Certification - SAP Certified Associate - Project Manager - SAP Activate or SAP Certified Specialist - Project Manager - SAP Activate for Agile Implementation Management

Experience required:

• More than 8 years of SAP project/programme implementation experience
• Experience and knowledge of SAP system migration or upgrades
• Experience in S/4HANA implementations recommended
• Experience in Agile delivery in SAP projects
• Understanding of IT related technologies that enable digital transformation
• Previous experience in a consulting environment is beneficial
• Understanding of SAP roadmap around Cloud products and how it integrates
• Cloud experience recommended

Responsibilities of role:

• Develop Project Plans: Create detailed project plans outlining timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead Project Teams: Direct and motivate project teams to ensure project deliverables are achieved
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular project updates
• SAP S/4HANA Implementation: Oversee the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with business requirements
• Fit-to-Standard Workshops: Lead workshops to align business processes with SAP best practices
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of SAP S/4HANA with existing systems
• Data Migration: Oversee data migration activities, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Testing and Validation: Coordinate testing phases to validate system functionality and performance
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle
• Project Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports and technical specifications
• Status Reporting: Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive sponsors
• Participate in programme Design Authority forums

Skill sets required:

• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of SAP solutions, Cloud Platforms, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders
• Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor teams, providing technical guidance and support
• Adaptability: Willingness to stay updated with the latest data technologies and adapt to new challenges

Role related attributes:

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of SAP systems, particularly SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.
• Facilitation: Excellent leadership, collaboration and influence skills
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Experience in large-scale projects and teams and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

* Industry experience required:

• Cross-industry experience preferred

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 16, 2025