Senior Project Manager

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At Syntax, we help organizations modernize complex enterprise environments through deep SAP expertise, cloud transformation, automation, and AI‑driven innovation. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking experienced SAP professionals to lead solution design, ensure delivery excellence, and support client transformation initiatives across complex SAP landscapes.

The Senior SAP Project Manager is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end delivery of complex SAP projects, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations. This role provides leadership across cross‑functional teams, manages client and stakeholder relationships, and drives successful project outcomes through disciplined planning, proactive risk management, and clear communication. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP project leadership experience, a client‑focused mindset, and the ability to guide teams through full lifecycle implementations in fast‑paced consulting environments.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of SAP implementation projects.
• Define project objectives, scope, timelines, resources, and delivery approach in alignment with client and business goals.
• Manage cross‑functional project teams and provide direction to support timely, high‑quality delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including client leadership and sponsors.
• Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies clearly and consistently.
• Proactively identify scope changes and coordinate impact assessments related to budget, timeline, and resources.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actuals against estimates.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation and contingency plans as needed.
• Escalate issues promptly and drive resolution to minimize project impact.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, governance standards, and delivery best practices.
• Coach and support team members to foster accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement and knowledge management.
• Drive successful project closure, including deliverable completion, stakeholder sign‑off, and transition as required.
• Support customer satisfaction and contribute to long‑term client relationships and referenceability.

• 8+ years of project management experience within the SAP ecosystem.
• Proven success managing complex SAP projects, including 5 or more full lifecycle implementations.
• 5+ years of client management experience in a consulting or client‑facing environment.
• Hands‑on functional experience in one or more SAP modules.
• Strong experience managing project scope, budget, schedule, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive accountability across project work streams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work in the United States and/or Canada.
• No sponsorship available for this role.

• Consulting experience in SAP project delivery.
• Experience as a functional consultant in one or more SAP modules.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• Experience supporting customer success stories, references, or post‑project relationship management.
• An appreciation for innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery approaches, including automation and AI‑enabled services.

• MBA preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Additional SAP‑related certifications are an asset.

Why Syntax?

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