SAP Project Manager

IBM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead end-to-end SAP programs. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes across ECC and S/4HANA deployments. Collaboration with functional, technical, data, and Basis teams is essential for success.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder communication, and targeted risk management, with a focus on large enterprise programs and regulatory compliance within the MEA region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations (ECC, S/4HANA).
• Strong SAP S/4HANA knowledge and migration strategies.
• PMP or Prince2 certification preferred.
• Experience with RISE with SAP and cloud-hosted SAP landscapes.
• Experience with government or large enterprise programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end SAP program delivery on time and within budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage risks and changes.
• Maintain governance, reporting to stakeholders, and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

SAP project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP Activate

S/4HANA

Governance frameworks

Job description

Introduction

A career at IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration across a global network. You will work with leading organizations across industries, helping them shape and accelerate their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. Backed by deep collaboration with SAP and strong IBM partnerships with leading ISVs, you will have access to the tools, platforms, and expertise needed to deliver meaningful change and measurable client impact.

A career at IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration across a global network. You will work with leading organizations across industries, helping them shape and accelerate their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. Backed by deep collaboration with SAP and strong IBM partnerships with leading ISVs, you will have access to the tools, platforms, and expertise needed to deliver meaningful change and measurable client impact.

At IBM Consulting, curiosity drives success. You are encouraged to challenge convention, explore new ideas, and co-create innovative solutions that deliver real business outcomes. Our culture is grounded in growth, empathy, and continuous learning - supporting your long-term career development while valuing the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences you bring.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of SAP programs, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. The role owns project governance, planning, and delivery in line with SAP Activate methodology, while maintaining full alignment with contractual scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria. The SAP Project Manager serves as the single point of accountability for overall project outcomes.

The role involves leading cross-functional SAP teams - including functional, technical, data, integration, and Basis streams - while managing dependencies, risks, and change control throughout the project lifecycle. The SAP Project Manager oversees design, build, testing, cutover, and go-live activities, ensuring quality deliverables, effective issue resolution, and readiness for production and hypercare support.

In addition, the SAP Project Manager manages senior stakeholder relationships, drives executive-level reporting, and leads steering committee engagements to support timely decision-making. Strong SAP landscape knowledge, delivery governance, and client-facing leadership are essential to mitigate delivery risks, ensure compliance with SAP and organizational standards, and achieve successful business outcomes.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations (e.g., ECC, S/4HANA).
• Deep functional and/or technical expertise across multiple SAP modules.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA capabilities, roadmap, and migration strategies.
• Experience with RISE with SAP and cloud-hosted SAP landscapes
• Exposure to government or large enterprise programs
• SAP certifications (Activate, Agile)
• Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2)
• Experience managing system integrators and SAP directly

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Arabic Speaking

Managed Projects in MEA countries (specially in KSA and UAE)

Delivering projects in oil and gas companies and public sector clients