SAP Project Manager

Exciting opportunity for a SAP Project Manager in Birmingham.

Client Details

I'm partnering with a leading British multinational engineering organisation that is looking for an experienced SAP Project Manager to support and deliver a range of technology driven SAP projects.

This is a permanent role, with hybrid working based out of Birmingham.

Description

Manage SAP projects, ensuring successful delivery of SAP focused initiatives across one or multiple business areas. Ensure all project outcomes align with defined SAP programme objectives.
Establish and maintain appropriate SAP project governance, controls, and documentation throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of business outcomes, system enhancements, integrations, and other SAP related deliverables outlined in the project charter.
Apply the right level of project management rigor based on the scope, complexity, and divisional impact of the SAP project. Define and drive specific milestones, such as blueprinting, configuration, testing cycles, cutover and go‑live holding team members accountable for delivery.
Oversee all aspects of project execution, including planning activities, milestone tracking, resource allocation (internal teams, SAP functional/technical consultants, and SI partners), and progress reporting to stakeholders, sponsors, and programme leadership. Manage vendor engagements, including partners and third‑party integrators, as well as project communications, budgets, change control, risk, and issue management.
Ensure project activities are executed within budget, schedule, and business expectations. Manage day‑to‑day work streams, including configuration, data migration, testing (SIT/UAT), cutover preparation, and hypercare. Monitor internal and external resource performance and escalate issues appropriately.

Provide strong on-site/virtual leadership to project teams, motivating both technical and functional contributors to meet project objectives and adhere to SAP delivery milestones.
Own the full project lifecycle from initiation, requirements gathering and blueprinting, through build, testing, deployment, and project closure.
Monitor, track, and control project outcomes, proactively resolving cross‑functional dependencies, integration challenges, and critical path issues.
Prepare and deliver project updates, RAID reporting, and executive-level presentations to sponsors, steering committees, and wider stakeholder groups. Provide clear progress reporting against milestones, deliverables, risks, and decisions.
Work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment, with a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and solution oriented thinking within SAP landscapes.
Effectively manage external vendors, systems integrators, and offshore delivery teams, working closely with leadership to ensure alignment on contractual deliverables and service expectations.
Demonstrate strong SAP functional and/or technical understanding to support project needs. Develop awareness of SAP ecosystem interdependencies across modules, integrations, and business processes in order to align the project's technical and business strategy.
Manage project scope, change requests, and impact assessments, ensuring proper governance and traceability.
Maintain quality throughout all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet business expectations and comply with agreed methodologies.

Profile

Proven experience managing SAP projects (ECC or S/4

HANA), including full lifecycle implementations or major enhancements.
Strong understanding of SAP delivery methodologies and key phases such as design, build, testing, cutover, and go‑live.
Experience leading cross‑functional SAP teams and coordinating with external SAP vendors or system integrators.
Solid grasp of SAP module interdependencies, data, integrations, and business process impacts.
Strong skills in RAID management, status reporting, stakeholder communication, and governance.
Ability to translate SAP technical detail into clear business language.
Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and quality across multiple SAP work streams.
Familiarity with SAP testing cycles, change requests, and impact assessments.
Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAP Activate) are advantageous.

Job Offer

Salary of up to £60,000 DOE
20% bonus
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension - company contributions range from 6% - 12% with Fidelity
Life Assurance - 4 x salary