Senior SAP Transformation Project Manager

Whizdom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead two SAP transformation initiatives, delivering end-to-end planning, governance and delivery across multiple business units.

You will manage scope, budget, risks and stakeholders, coordinating with solution architects, functional consultants and vendors to ensure successful SAP deployment and hypercare. The role requires strong leadership and SAP delivery expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience delivering enterprise-scale technology programs.
• Minimum 5 years managing SAP implementation or transformation projects other than S/4HANA transformations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and system integrators.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and delivery best practices.
• Preferred PM and Agile delivery Certified; SAP Activate Project Manager Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex SAP projects and programs from initiation through to successful deployment and hypercare
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps.
• Ensure project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria are clearly defined and achieved
• Manage project dependencies across business, technology, and third-party vendors
• Drive project execution using Agile delivery methodologies.
• Monitor project progress and address risks, issues, and impediments.
• Collaborate with solution architects, functional consultants, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment between business requirements and SAP solutions.
• Oversee system integration, data migration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, IT teams, and external partners.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and project reporting
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused communications.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and secure agreement on priorities, scope, and outcomes.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on project performance, financials, and delivery status.
• Lead resource planning and allocation across internal and external teams.
• Drive operational transition and handover to support teams.
• Inspires and motivates high-performing project teams.
• Drives accountability and delivery excellence.
• Influences stakeholders at executive and operational levels.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and resolve complex issues.

Skills

Project management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

SAP delivery expertise

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP Activate

Job description

Whizdom in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead two SAP transformation initiatives, delivering end-to-end planning, governance and delivery across multiple business units.

You will manage scope, budget, risks and stakeholders, coordinating with solution architects, functional consultants and vendors to ensure successful SAP deployment and hypercare. The role requires strong leadership and SAP delivery expertise.