SAP Implementation Project Manager- (Remote / Hybrid / On-site)

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and project management firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced SAP Implementation Project Manager to lead the deployment of a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS). You will be responsible for managing the full implementation lifecycle of SAP SuccessFactors and ensuring that the system aligns with organizational needs and compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of project management experience, with strong vendor management and engagement skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development programs

Employee referral rewards

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of project management experience with 3–5+ years in SAP SuccessFactors.
• Understanding of HR business processes and functionalities.
• Experience in multi-country HRIS rollouts, preferably in the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP SuccessFactors implementation from initiation to go-live.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including HR and IT.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Education

PMP or Agile certifications

SAP SuccessFactors certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

JIRA

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced SAP Implementation Project Manager to lead the end-to-end deployment of our new Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless and on-time implementation of SAP SuccessFactors, aligning business needs with technical capabilities to support the future of our employee experience.

You will work closely with internal HR and IT Divisions, external implementation partners, and a broad range of stakeholders to deliver a solution that is compliant, future-ready, and widely adopted across the business.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the full implementation lifecycle of SAP SuccessFactors, from project initiation to post-go-live stabilization, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop, maintain, and track detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables across all implementation phases.
• Serve as the central point of contact for stakeholders, including HR leadership, IT, vendors, change management teams, and steering committees.
• Oversee system configuration to align with HR processes such as Core HR, Recruiting, Performance Management, Onboarding, and/or Compensation modules.
• Ensure localization of the system to meet Middle East labor laws, compliance requirements, and cultural practices.
• Coordinate data migration activities, including governance, quality assurance, and validation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Direct system integration efforts with payroll, timekeeping, and other enterprise systems.
• Oversee the testing process (UAT, regression, integration) including test planning, execution, and defect resolution.
• Partner with change management to develop and deliver communications, training, and adoption strategies for end-users and stakeholders.
• Monitor project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate as necessary to ensure delivery remains on track.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, holding suppliers accountable to scope, deliverables, timelines, and SLAs.
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve project issues across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and governance standards throughout the implementation.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to executive sponsors and governance bodies.
• Oversee knowledge transfer and ensure comprehensive documentation for long-term system sustainability.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of project management experience, with at least 3–5+ years managing SAP SuccessFactors implementations.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes and HRIS functionality.
• Proven experience in multi-country HRIS rollouts, ideally across the GCC region.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or JIRA.
• PMP, Agile, or other PM certifications are a plus.
• SAP SuccessFactors certification strongly preferred.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data governance and quality control in HRIS projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.