SAP Project Lead – 11630SR12

Proactive Appointments Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Brilliant Benefits

Job summary

Proactive Appointments Limited seeks an experienced SAP Project Lead to join its IT function in South Oxfordshire. This fully onsite, permanent role offers a salary around £55k plus bonus and a brilliant benefits package.

You will own SAP and business application projects, working with stakeholders and a third-party SAP partner to ensure successful delivery. The role requires a technical background in software or application development and strong project leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering SAP projects in a lead role.
• Strong SAP knowledge across modules; ABAP experience preferred.
• Technical background in software or application development.
• Experience coordinating third-party SAP partners and suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with structured delivery methodologies (PRINCE2 helpful).
• Understanding IT service management concepts advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP and application projects from requirements to implementation.
• Capture requirements with stakeholders and define scope and solutions.
• Be the primary contact for the external SAP partner and manage relations.
• Coordinate internal teams and suppliers to meet milestones and budgets.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and designs.
• Investigate and resolve SAP and application issues.
• Monitor progress, risks, and governance with documented outputs.
• Drive continuous improvements across delivery and IT service management.

Skills

SAP

ABAP

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

External partner management

ITIL/PRINCE2 familiarity

Tools

PRINCE2

ITIL

Job description

11630SR12
£50k – 55k per year + Bonus + Brilliant Benefits

SAP Project Lead

South Oxfordshire (local to Didcot) | Fully Onsite | Permanent | £55,000 + Bonus

Our client is looking for an experienced SAP Project Lead to join their IT function based in South Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who has progressed from a software development, application development, or technical support background into project leadership.

The successful candidate will take ownership of SAP and business application projects, working closely with internal stakeholders and a third-party SAP support provider to ensure projects are delivered successfully. This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between technical teams and the wider business, translating requirements into effective technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple SAP and application-based projects from initial requirements through to successful implementation
• Engage with business stakeholders to capture requirements and define project scope and technical solutions
• Act as the main point of contact for the external SAP support partner, managing relationships and ensuring effective delivery
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party suppliers to achieve project milestones within agreed timelines and budgets
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and provide guidance on application design and development
• Support the investigation and resolution of complex SAP and application-related issues
• Monitor project progress, risks, and deliverables, ensuring appropriate governance and documentation is maintained
• Drive continuous improvements across application delivery, support processes, and IT service management practices

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience delivering SAP projects within a Project Lead, Technical Project Manager, or similar role
• Strong understanding of SAP, including exposure to multiple SAP modules and their functionality
• A technical background in software development, application development, or application support
• Knowledge of SAP ABAP or experience with other programming languages would be highly advantageous
• Experience managing and coordinating third-party suppliers and external support partners
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with structured project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2 would be beneficial
• Understanding of ITIL principles and IT service management processes is advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving

What’s On Offer

• Permanent position with a salary of £55,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunity to take ownership of critical SAP projects within a complex technical environment
• A stable and collaborative working environment with long-term career development opportunities

Location: South Oxfordshire (fully onsite)

If you are a technically strong SAP professional who enjoys leading projects, working with stakeholders, and managing third-party delivery partners, we would like to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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