Job Description

Job ID:

51557847

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Category:

Software Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

:

- Project Manager (SAP S/4HANA Implementation)

Job Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of assigned workstreams within the SAP S/4HANA implementation program. This role ensures that project activities are executed according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards while aligning with overall program objectives.


The Project Manager will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, SAP consultants, technical teams, and the Program Management Office (PMO). This includes managing workstream execution, risks, dependencies, change requests, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.

Key Processes

Project Planning & Scheduling (aligned to SAP Activate) Workstream Delivery Management (Functional, Technical, Data, Testing, or Integration) Scope & Change Request Management RAID Log (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies) Management Milestone Tracking & Reporting Cross-Stream Coordination (with PMO, Functional, Technical, Data, and Testing Leads) Budget & Resource Management at workstream level Stakeholder Communication & Status Reporting Quality Assurance & Compliance with Methodology Go-Live & Hypercare Support Coordination

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage the

detailed project plan

for assigned workstreams, ensuring alignment with program-level timelines. Lead daily/weekly

workstream stand-ups and progress reviews

, ensuring clear ownership of deliverables. Track and manage

risks, issues, and dependencies

, escalating to the Program Director/PMO as required. Monitor and control

scope, cost, and schedule

, raising change requests where necessary. Ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with

SAP Activate methodology

and quality standards. Collaborate with functional and technical leads on requirements, configuration, integration, and testing activities. Coordinate with

data migration, security, and infrastructure teams

for cross-cutting dependencies. Manage stakeholder expectations, providing timely and transparent communication on progress and challenges. Support

program governance forums

, preparing dashboards, reports, and presentations for steering committees. Ensure testing cycles (SIT, UAT, regression) are executed smoothly, with issues tracked and resolved. Participate in

cutover planning, execution, and hypercare

, ensuring readiness of systems, teams, and processes. Foster a

collaborative environment

between stakeholders, SAP consultants, and delivery teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent) required. SAP Activate Project Manager certification preferred. ITIL or equivalent service management certification desirable.

Experience

10-12 years of overall IT project management experience, with at least 5+ years in

SAP implementation projects

. Experience managing end-to-end

SAP S/4HANA or ECC rollout/upgrade projects

. Proven track record of managing

cross-functional teams

(functional, technical, data, testing, and integration). Experience in

scope control, change management, and vendor coordination

. Familiarity with

public sector or large enterprise transformation programs in KSA/GCC

is highly desirable.

Technical & Functional Skills

Good understanding of SAP S/4HANA modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, HCM, Procurement, Analytics). Knowledge of SAP project lifecycles (Activate methodology). Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools (Teams, Jira, Confluence, etc.). Familiarity with integration (SAP PI/CPI, APIs), data migration tools, and testing frameworks. Ability to manage project financials (budget tracking, effort variance, invoicing support).

Soft Skills

Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail. Effective communication skills across technical and business stakeholders. Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure. Customer-focused mindset with sensitivity to cultural context in KSA. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills for managing dependencies and escalations.

Work Environment & Conditions

Based in KSA with close collaboration with stakeholders and project teams. Requires flexibility during peak periods such as testing, cutover, and hypercare. Frequent interaction with customer teams, SAP consultants, and offshore/nearshore delivery teams. Exposure to a fast-paced consulting and transformation program environment.
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