SAP Project Manager

BuildxPartners; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,100,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildxPartners is seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead large-scale SAP programs and multiple workstreams from Chennai. You will own end-to-end SAP delivery, manage stakeholders, and ensure transformation initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires strong SAP functional exposure (MM, FI, HR), SAP Activate certification, and proven governance and offshore/onshore delivery experience with global clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SAP implementations and large programs.
• Functional expertise in at least one SAP module (MM, FI or HR).
• Mandatory certification in SAP Activate Methodology.
• Strong governance and delivery framework experience.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP program delivery and engagement management.
• Manage multiple SAP projects and workstreams within a program.
• Ensure effective scope, cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Drive SAP implementation, rollout, and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with client leadership, business stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Provide strategic direction on SAP solutions and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and innovation.
• Manage large, distributed teams across offshore and onsite locations.

Skills

SAP delivery

SAP Activate

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

Chennai City Corporation, India | Posted on 18/03/2026

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Job Description

About the Company: Our client is a globally recognized technology consulting firm specializing in enterprise transformation and SAP-driven solutions. The organization delivers end-to-end services including implementation, modernization, and managed support across diverse industries. With a strong international footprint, it focuses on enabling digital innovation, optimizing business processes, and driving sustainable growth for its clients.

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead large-scale SAP programs and multiple project workstreams. This role involves end-to-end ownership of SAP delivery, stakeholder management, and ensuring successful execution of transformation initiatives.The ideal candidate will have strong program management capabilities, deep SAP functional exposure, and experience handling complex, multi-project environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end SAP program delivery and engagement management.
• Manage multiple SAP projects and workstreams within a program.
• Ensure effective scope, cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Drive SAP implementation, rollout, and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with client leadership, business stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Provide strategic direction on SAP solutions and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and innovation.
• Manage large, distributed teams across offshore and onsite locations.
• Support pre-sales activities, proposal creation, and client presentations.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record in SAP implementations and delivery.
• Functional expertise in at least one SAP module (MM / FI / HR).
• Mandatory certification in SAP Activate Methodology.
• Strong experience in project governance and delivery frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and large teams.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP Certification.
• Experience working with public sector clients.
• Exposure to Middle East (KSA) clients/projects.
• Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models.

Other Details:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.