Project Manager-SAP HANA

IBM; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for SAP HANA deployments. You will lead end-to-end SAP HANA implementations, align business objectives with technical delivery, and manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

Strong expertise in SAP HANA, project planning, agile practices, and vendor management is required. Bachelor’s degree is essential, Master’s preferred, and 23–26 years of experience cited in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong SAP HANA implementation expertise is required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including SAP HANA consultants, IT and business stakeholders.
• Excellent project planning, resource allocation, and budget management skills.
• Vendor management and contract oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans, allocate resources, and manage budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver SAP HANA projects on time and within budget.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Ensure quality assurance and testing of SAP HANA solutions to meet objectives.
• Communicate progress, issues, and changes to stakeholders transparently.

Skills

SAP HANA implementation

Cross-functional teams

Project planning & execution

Vendor relationship management

Quality assurance & testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a seasoned Project Manager: SAP HANA, you will lead SAP HANA implementation projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring successful implementation of SAP HANA solutions that meet business objectives. You will manage cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop and Execute Project Plans: Develop and execute project plans, resource allocation, and budget management to ensure successful project delivery. This includes managing project schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
• Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including SAP HANA consultants, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and project delivery.
• Manage Vendor Relationships: Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure successful project delivery and quality assurance.
• Ensure Quality Assurance: Ensure quality assurance and testing of SAP HANA solutions to meet business objectives and customer needs.
• Communicate Project Progress: Communicate project progress, issues, and changes to stakeholders to ensure transparency and effective project management.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

• Deep Expertise in SAP HANA Implementation: Proven experience in managing large-scale SAP HANA implementation projects, with a strong understanding of SAP HANA products and project management methodologies.
• Experience with Cross-Functional Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including SAP HANA consultants, IT, and business stakeholders, to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong Project Planning and Execution Skills: Experience in developing and executing project plans, resource allocation, and budget management, with a focus on ensuring successful project delivery.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure successful project delivery and quality assurance.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Experience in ensuring quality assurance and testing of SAP HANA solutions to meet business objectives and customer needs.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

• SAP HANA Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of SAP HANA products, including their features, functionality, and implementation best practices. Experience with SAP HANA product roadmaps and release cycles is beneficial.
• Agile Project Methodologies: Familiarity with agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience in applying these methodologies to SAP HANA implementation projects.
• IT Service Management: Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL, and experience in applying these frameworks to ensure high-quality SAP HANA solutions and services.

Years of Experience:23 - 26